Description
A flavorful and versatile Green Salsa Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts marinated in vibrant salsa verde and olive oil, cooked to juicy perfection on the stovetop or grill. Perfect for tacos, salads, burritos, or served alongside rice or zoodles.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness
Marinade
- 1/2 cup Homemade Salsa Verde or store bought
- 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 to coat evenly. Refrigerate and marinate for 2 hours up to overnight for best flavor.
- Bring to room temperature: When ready to cook, let the marinated chicken sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Cook on stovetop: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add chicken and cook undisturbed for 3-5 minutes until nicely browned. Flip chicken, cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest and glaze: Remove chicken from skillet and let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. Brush with additional salsa verde glaze before serving.
- Alternate grilling method: Preheat and grease grill to medium heat (375-450°F). Grill chicken undisturbed for 4-6 minutes per side or until thermometer reads 160°F. Rest for 5 minutes and brush with salsa verde glaze before serving.
- Serve: Serve the salsa verde chicken with rice, zoodles, or use in tacos, salads, enchiladas, burritos, or burrito bowls for a flavorful meal option.
Notes
- Using chicken fillets yields more surface area for marinade absorption and flavor.
- To create chicken fillets, slice large chicken breasts horizontally into halves like a hamburger bun.
- Chicken thighs may be used for a juicier option.
- Choose medium heat salsa verde to maintain flavor intensity after marinating.
- Marinate chicken from 2 to 8 hours for optimal tenderness and flavor.
- If short on time, marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes and brush with extra salsa after cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
