Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of this salsa verde chicken recipe, featuring tender chicken thighs coated in zesty green sauce. It’s a quick and delicious meal for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Rub the minced garlic onto each piece of chicken.
- Coat each thigh thoroughly with salsa verde.
- Place the coated chicken in the greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Drizzle fresh lime juice over the cooked chicken and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg