Description
A flavorful and versatile Green Salsa Chicken recipe featuring marinated chicken breasts cooked to juicy perfection either on the stovetop or grilled, finished with a fresh salsa verde glaze. Ideal for serving with rice, zoodles, tacos, salads, enchiladas, burritos, or bowls.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness
Marinade
- 1/2 cup Homemade Salsa Verde or store bought, plus more for brushing cooked chicken
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Whisk together the salsa verde and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a freezer bag or shallow dish. Add the chicken breasts and toss evenly to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours up to overnight; longer marination enhances flavor and tenderness.
- Bring Chicken to Room Temperature: Remove chicken from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before cooking, if time allows. This ensures even cooking.
- Cook on Stovetop: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add chicken breasts and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes or until nicely browned on one side. Flip chicken, cover skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook for another 7 minutes or until fully cooked through.
- Rest and Glaze: Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Brush with additional salsa verde glaze before slicing or chopping. Serve as desired.
- Grilling Option: Preheat and grease a grill to medium heat (375-450°F). Grill chicken undisturbed for 6 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Remove and let rest 5 minutes. Brush with salsa verde glaze and serve.
Notes
- Use chicken fillets for maximum marinade absorption and quick cooking. If unavailable, slice large chicken breasts horizontally to create fillets.
- Chicken thighs can be used as a juicier alternative.
- Prefer medium heat salsa verde if using store-bought to maintain flavor after marination dilution.
- Marinate between 2 to 8 hours for best flavor, but in a time crunch, 30 minutes at room temperature with extra salsa brushed on after cooking works well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
