Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 2 cups tomatillos, husked and quartered
– 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1-2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped (adjust for spice level)
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
Creating Salsa Verde Chicken is easy when you follow these steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the Salsa Verde: In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatillos, cilantro, onion, garlic, jalapeños, cumin, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
3. Season the Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Sear the Chicken: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
5. Add Salsa Verde: Pour the prepared salsa verde over the seared chicken in the skillet.
6. Bake the Chicken: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
7. Rest the Chicken: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
8. Serve: Slice the chicken and spoon extra salsa verde over the top for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 28g