Salsa Verde Chicken
This salsa verde chicken is simple, flavorful, and perfect for a quick weeknight meal. It's an easy chicken recipe made with a handful of ingredients and ready in minutes.
Servings : 4
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound (450g) boneless, skin-on chicken thighs (note 1)
- 2 cups salsa verde
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning (note 2)
- fresh cilantro
- fresh lime (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Pat the chicken dry and coat it with the taco seasoning. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes. For maximum flavor, let it sit overnight in the fridge.
- Lay chicken skin-side down in a cold dry skillet. Turn the heat to medium and cook for 8-10 minutes. Flip and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Pour in the salsa verde and simmer for about 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime juice if desired. Serve hot with rice or tortillas.
NOTES
- Chicken breasts can also be used here. Sear the chicken breasts in some olive oil for 2-3 minutes on both sides before adding in the salsa verde.
- For homemade taco seasoning, mix together 1 tsp each of onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, along with 1/2 tsp of salt and pepper.
- If using bone-in chicken thighs, the cooking time will be longer.
- Taste the salsa verde before adding it to the skillet. This way you can adjust the salt and acidity of the salsa.
NUTRITION (per serving)
Serving: 1 servingCalories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 9.2gProtein: 28.7gFat: 22.4gSaturated Fat: 5.8gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 760mgPotassium: 690mgFiber: 2.6gSugar: 4g
Nutrition Facts
Salsa Verde Chicken
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
355
% Daily Value*
Fat
22.4
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
5.8
g
36
%
Cholesterol
118
mg
39
%
Sodium
760
mg
33
%
Potassium
690
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
9.2
g
3
%
Fiber
2.6
g
11
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
28.7
g
57
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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