Best 6 Basil Mint Chicken Thighs Recipes

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Basil mint chicken thighs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of basil, mint, and chicken to create a flavorful and aromatic meal. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, and it can be easily customized to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy dish, there is a basil mint chicken thigh recipe out there that is perfect for you.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BASIL-MINT CHICKEN THIGHS



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You're going to love plunging fork first into this juicy grilled chicken bursting with the flavors of cilantro, basil, mint and chili pepper. Toss the extras in tacos or salads for quick meals. -Karen Naihe, Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (4 ounces each)
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Place chicken thighs in large resealable plastic bag. In a blender, combine the remaining ingredients. Cover and process until pureed. Add to bag. Seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN WITH GARLIC, BASIL, AND PARSLEY



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VERY easy! Baked chicken seasoned with garlic, parsley, basil, tomato, and red pepper flakes. Simple dinner.

Provided by KITTY731

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon dried parsley, divided
1 tablespoon dried basil, divided
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle 1 teaspoon parsley and 1 teaspoon basil evenly over the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange chicken breast halves in the dish, and sprinkle evenly with garlic slices. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 2 teaspoons parsley, remaining 2 teaspoons basil, salt, and red pepper; sprinkle over the chicken. Top with tomato slices.
  • Bake covered in the preheated oven 25 minutes. Remove cover, and continue baking 15 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 354.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

BOBBY FLAY'S PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH MINT SAUCE



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Bobby Flay served a version of this chicken at Bolo, the elegant little jewel box of a restaurant he had on 22nd Street until 2007, when the building that housed it was sold. It came pan-roasted beneath a blanket of what Flay called Spanish spices, with a vibrant green mint sauce rich with chiles, honey, salt and mustard. The dish was one of the restaurant's best sellers. I ate it about 3,000 times there before getting the recipe and adapting it for those of us who cook at home. Of course you can make the exact same dish with chicken thighs if you want. But some will prefer the breast meat. Some always have.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
Kosher salt to taste
2 tablespoons Spanish paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground mustard
2 teaspoons ground fennel seed
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh mint leaves
½ cup fresh parsley leaves
4 cloves garlic, peeled and roughlychopped
1 serrano chile, seeds removed androughly chopped
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly groundblack pepper.

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425. Rinse the chicken well, then dry it with paper towel. Season the chicken aggressively with salt. Combine the remaining dry ingredients in a small bowl, and rub the mixture all over the skin of the chicken breasts.
  • Heat the oil in a large, oven-safe sauté pan or skillet set over medium heat. When it is shimmering, put the breasts into the pan skin side down, and cook, unattended, until the skin is golden brown, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Using tongs, turn the chicken breasts over, and place the pan in the oven. Roast until the chicken is golden brown all over and the meat cooked entirely through, approximately 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the chicken to a warmed platter, and allow to rest.
  • Meanwhile, put the mint, parsley, garlic and serrano into a food processor, and pulse into a paste. Add the honey and mustard, and pulse again, until combined. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until the mixture has become emulsified. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, and if necessary, whisk in a few tablespoons of water to thin the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon some of the sauce over each chicken breast, and serve, with the remaining sauce on the side. Roasted potatoes with some thinly sliced lemons makes a fine accompaniment, along with sautéed greens.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 687, UnsaturatedFat 42 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 55 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 609 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GARLIC AND BASIL BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS



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Very easy recipe using chicken thighs, garlic, basil, and rosemary. Serve with rice.

Provided by scottjolened

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 chicken thighs
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 yellow onion, diced
¼ cup chopped fresh basil, or to taste
3 cloves garlic, sliced
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 ½ cups chicken broth
3 cups diced carrots

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Arrange chicken thighs in a roasting pan; season with salt and pepper. Scatter onion over and around chicken. Top chicken with basil, garlic, and rosemary. Pour chicken broth into pan and evenly distribute carrots around the chicken. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Cook in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove aluminum foil and continue cooking until chicken is browned, 10 to 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 112.2 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

MANGO CHICKEN THIGHS WITH BASIL-COCONUT SAUCE



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This recipe brings the restaurant to my home kitchen. And it's easy, too! The meal comes together quickly and fills my kitchen with wonderful aromas. If there are any leftovers, they're just as good reheated the next day. -Kathi Jones-DelMonte, Rochester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk
1 medium mango, peeled and chopped
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil, divided
1/4 cup miso paste
2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce
2 cups cooked jasmine rice
2 medium limes, quartered

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in coconut milk, mango, green onions, ¼ cup basil, miso paste and chili sauce. Cook and stir until sauce is slightly reduced and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup basil. Serve with rice and limes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories, Fat 28g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

WHIPPED FETA DIP WITH FRESH MINT AND BASIL



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This TikTok trend lives up to the hype! This is a great version with the addition of fresh herbs. Not only is this a party-pleasing dip, it would make the perfect accompaniment to grilled lamb or steak, kabobs, or sandwiches. Serve with crusty bread and a variety of accoutrements such as olives, fresh cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and crusty bread or pita.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories     Cheese Dips and Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) slice feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine feta cheese, yogurt, oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic in a food processor and mix until well blended and smooth. Add mint, basil, and pepper and pulse to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 321 mg

Tips:

  • Marinate the chicken thighs for at least 30 minutes. This will help the flavors to penetrate the chicken and make it more tender.
  • Use a variety of fresh herbs. Basil, mint, and oregano are all great choices for this recipe. You can also use other herbs that you like.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you're cooking a lot of chicken thighs, cook them in batches so that they have enough room to brown.
  • Cook the chicken thighs over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Add the vegetables to the pan during the last 5-10 minutes of cooking. This will help them to cook through without getting mushy.
  • Serve the chicken thighs with a variety of sides. Rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables are all great options.

Conclusion:

This basil mint chicken thighs recipe is a delicious and easy way to cook chicken. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of herbs and spices, then cooked until it is tender and juicy. The vegetables add a pop of color and flavor to the dish. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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