Spicy Chicken with Salsa Verde
Forget going out to eat or ordering takeout every time you crave Mexican food. Try making Spicy Chicken with Salsa Verde at home. This recipe makes 6 servings with 398 calories, 14g of protein, and 23g of fat each. For $1.81 per serving, this recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Only a few people made this recipe, and 2 would say it hit the spot. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is brought to you by Foodista. Head to the store and pick up jalapeño peppers, oregano, mint leaves, and a few other things to make it today. It works well as an affordable side dish. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 46%, which is solid. Try Spicy salsa verde chicken, Skillet Nachos with Spicy Salsa Verde Chicken, and Spicy Chicken Empanadas with Orange Salsa Verde for similar recipes.
- Serves: 6
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: side dish
- Health Rating: 28.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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avocado | 1.0 | medium | None |
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chicken thigh fillets | 200.0 | grams | None |
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chili powder | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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flour tortilla wraps | 1.0 | package | None |
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coriander leaves | 59.147 | grams | None |
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garlic | 2.0 | cloves | None |
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green onions | 2.0 | None | |
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jalapeño peppers | 2.0 | None | |
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limes | 2.0 | None | |
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mint leaves | 11.25 | grams | None |
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onion salt | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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oregano | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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paprika | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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chilli | 1.0 | None | |
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cream | 1.0 | small tub | None |
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vegetable oil | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
avocado
Qty: 1.0
Metric: medium
Price: None
chicken thigh fillets
Qty: 200.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
chili powder
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None
flour tortilla wraps
Qty: 1.0
Metric: package
Price: None
coriander leaves
Qty: 59.147
Metric: grams
Price: None
garlic
Qty: 2.0
Metric: cloves
Price: None
green onions
Qty: 2.0
Metric:
Price: None
jalapeño peppers
Qty: 2.0
Metric:
Price: None
limes
Qty: 2.0
Metric:
Price: None
mint leaves
Qty: 11.25
Metric: grams
Price: None
onion salt
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None
oregano
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None
paprika
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None
chilli
Qty: 1.0
Metric:
Price: None
cream
Qty: 1.0
Metric: small tub
Price: None
vegetable oil
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None
Instructions
Turn oven on to lowest setting and place your plates inside.Prepare your pre bought flour tortilla wraps by sprinkling each tortilla with a little water then stacking them together, wrap in tin foil and place in the oven alongside the plates.Prepare the chicken, cut chicken thighs into strips and mix with onion salt, chilli power, oregano, paprika and oil in a bowl and toss to coat. set aside.Salsa Verde
Step 1: Place the chili, garlic, green onion, coriander, mint and vegetable oil in a food processor and pulse until combined. Set aside later for serving. Makes 1 cup (250ml).Guacamole: Scoop out flesh of 1 ripe Avocado, Chop and de-seed 1 red chilli and add to the Avocado, Squeeze in juice of 1/2 lime and mix to combine. Set aside later for serving
Ingredients:
- vegetable oil
- green onions
- red chili pepper
- coriander
- guacamole
- avocado
- garlic
- chili pepper
- juice
- lime
- mint
Equipment:
- food processor
Step 2: Sour Cream: Turn out tub of sour cream into a serving bowl, sprinkle lightly over the top with course black pepper. set aside.Preheat a char-grill pan or barbecue over high heat. Char-grill or barbecue the chicken for 4-5 minutes each side or until cooked through.Chop 1 red bell pepper into lengthy strips and toss on the hot griddle for 1 min.
Ingredients:
- red pepper
- black pepper
- sour cream
- chicken
Equipment:
- grill pan
- frying pan
- grill
- bowl
Step 3: Place the Chicken in a serving bowl, with pepper and bring the Salsa Verde, Guacamole and sour cream to the table along with hot plates and the tortilla wraps.
Ingredients:
- tortilla
- salsa verde
- sour cream
- guacamole
- chicken
- pepper
Equipment:
- bowl
Step 4: Serve with extra fresh bowl of coriander leaves and lime wedges. .
Ingredients:
- lime wedge
- coriander
Equipment:
- bowl
Step 5: Serves 6
Dietary Information
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 397.68 kcal | 19.88% |
| Fat | 22.99 g | 35.38% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.55 g | 47.21% |
| Carbohydrates | 37.94 g | 12.65% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 31.48 g | 11.45% |
| Sugar | 5.12 g | 5.69% |
| Cholesterol | 54.89 mg | 18.3% |
| Sodium | 803.68 mg | 34.94% |
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 13.71 g | 27.41% |
| Vitamin K | 160.17 µg | 152.54% |
| Vitamin C | 84.04 mg | 101.86% |
| Manganese | 1.01 mg | 50.57% |
| Iron | 6.99 mg | 38.84% |
| Selenium | 21.59 µg | 30.84% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.44 mg | 29.18% |
| Vitamin A | 1432.06 IU | 28.64% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.66 mg | 28.28% |
| Folate | 112.31 µg | 28.08% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.46 mg | 27.34% |
| Magnesium | 107.01 mg | 26.75% |
| Calcium | 262.19 mg | 26.22% |
| Phosphorus | 258.83 mg | 25.88% |
| Fiber | 6.46 g | 25.82% |
| Potassium | 880.84 mg | 25.17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41 mg | 20.34% |
| Copper | 0.36 mg | 17.99% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12 mg | 11.17% |
| Vitamin E | 1.66 mg | 11.07% |
| Zinc | 1.61 mg | 10.73% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 µg | 4.87% |
