Salsa Verde Chicken
Salsa Verde Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that pairs juicy chicken breasts with a zesty green sauce made from fresh herbs and spices. Perfect for weeknight dinners or summer gatherings, this recipe will transport your taste buds straight to Mexico. Served over rice or in tacos, it promises an explosion of flavor that will keep everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and chop cilantro, jalapeños, and mince garlic.
- Blend salsa verde: In a blender, combine cilantro, jalapeños, lime juice, and garlic. Blend until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sear for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add salsa verde: Pour half of the blended salsa over the chicken. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve: Let the chicken rest before slicing. Drizzle with remaining salsa verde and enjoy with rice or tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg