Best 8 Creamy Cilantro Chicken With A Kick Recipes

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"Creamy cilantro chicken with a kick" is a tantalizing fusion of flavors that captivates the senses with its velvety texture, vibrant green hue, and bold, zesty kick. This mouthwatering dish combines tender, succulent chicken with a creamy sauce infused with the freshness of cilantro and a touch of spicy heat. The result is a culinary masterpiece that can be effortlessly prepared at home, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknight meals or special occasions.

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CREAMY CILANTRO CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts in a light cajun and cilantro cream sauce are best served with cubed red potatoes and green beans or asparagus. Dish can also be served over rice, pasta, or egg noodles.

Provided by Michelle Zaretzky

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 thin skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 green onions, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 cups chicken broth
¼ cup dry white wine
¾ cup heavy cream
½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
½ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Pat chicken breasts dry and sprinkle with 1/2 the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the very hot oil and cook, turning occasionally, until juices run clear when chicken is pricked with a fork and both sides are browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside, reserving drippings in the skillet.
  • Add green onions and bell pepper to the drippings in the skillet. Cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add chicken broth and wine and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Simmer until juices have reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 5 minutes more. Add cream and continue to simmer to reduce slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cilantro, plus remaining Cajun seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 91.1 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

CREAMY CILANTRO CHICKEN WITH A KICK



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This simple marinated chicken recipe is filled with zesty flavor and a bit of a kick from the chile. Everyone will love it!

Provided by NANCHE30

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cloves garlic, minced
2 serrano peppers, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
¾ cup unsweetened coconut milk
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Steps:

  • In a blender or large food processor, combine the garlic, serrano peppers, ginger, cilantro, lime zest, soy sauce, sugar and coconut milk. Process until smooth.
  • Place the chicken into a large resealable bag, and pour the liquid from the blender in with it. Seal, and refrigerate for about 1 hour, turning once after 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler. Place the chicken onto a broiling pan, and pour the marinade into a saucepan.
  • Broil the chicken for about 10 minutes on each side, until browned and the juices run clear. While the chicken is cooking, bring the marinade to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then remove from the heat.
  • Place chicken onto a serving plate, and pour the sauce over it to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 494.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

BLACKSTONE CHICKEN, STEAK AND SHRIMP FAJITA



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Fajitas are a crowd favorite, so we created this recipe to feed a crowd. Tender chicken breasts, juicy skirt steak, briny shrimp and colorful peppers all get tossed in a chipotle-lime marinade to really amp up the flavor. Everything is prepared ahead of time then goes on a super-hot Blackstone® flat-top style griddle to sizzle away and cook in a matter of minutes. Your guests or family are then free to customize their own fajitas with an array of toppings.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup lime juice, from about 6 limes
1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for the griddle
4 cloves garlic, grated
2 tablespoons chipotle chile powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, each cut in half parallel to the cutting board then sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick strips 1 skirt steak (about 1 1/4 pounds), sliced against the grain into 1/4-inch-thick strips
1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp, tails removed
2 white onions, thinly sliced
2 orange bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and slice
2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and sliced
2 yellow bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and sliced
2 poblano peppers, stemmed, seeded and sliced
2 jalapeños, stemmed, seeded (optional) and sliced into rounds
20 fajita-size flour tortillas
Lime wedges, cilantro leaves, salsa, guacamole, sour cream and shredded cheese for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lime juice, oil, garlic, chile powder, oregano, cumin and 3 tablespoons salt in a medium bowl. Combine all the onions and peppers in a large bowl. Put the chicken, steak and shrimp in 3 individual bowls and evenly divide the marinade between the vegetables and proteins (about 3 tablespoons each). Toss each to coat and set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Set all 4 burners to high on a 36-inch Blackstone® Griddle Cooking Station and preheat for 10 minutes.
  • Spread a tablespoon of oil on the griddle and add the onions and peppers in a single layer. Cook, tossing with a large metal spatula occasionally, until starting to soften and brown in spots, about 3 minutes. Push the pepper mixture to one half of the griddle then add the chicken in a single layer to the empty half of the griddle; cook until browned on one side, 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and push closer to the peppers. Add the steak in a single layer and cook until browned on one side and the chicken is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Place the chicken on top of the peppers and flip the steak so it is closer to the peppers. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook until browned on one side and the steak is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Toss everything together and spread in a single layer. The shrimp will continue to cook through. Cook, tossing occasionally until the peppers are soft and everything is well combined, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a large serving platter.
  • Scrape the griddle clean with your spatula and cook the tortillas until hot and pliable, about 30 seconds per side.
  • Serve the fajitas immediately with lime wedges, cilantro leaves, salsa, guacamole, sour cream and shredded cheese.

CREAMY CILANTRO CHICKEN WITH A KICK



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This simple marinated chicken recipe is filled with zesty flavor and a bit of a kick from the chile. Everyone will love it!

Provided by NANCHE30

Categories     Chicken Thighs

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cloves garlic, minced
2 serrano peppers, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
¾ cup unsweetened coconut milk
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Steps:

  • In a blender or large food processor, combine the garlic, serrano peppers, ginger, cilantro, lime zest, soy sauce, sugar and coconut milk. Process until smooth.
  • Place the chicken into a large resealable bag, and pour the liquid from the blender in with it. Seal, and refrigerate for about 1 hour, turning once after 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler. Place the chicken onto a broiling pan, and pour the marinade into a saucepan.
  • Broil the chicken for about 10 minutes on each side, until browned and the juices run clear. While the chicken is cooking, bring the marinade to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then remove from the heat.
  • Place chicken onto a serving plate, and pour the sauce over it to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 494.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CREAMY CILANTRO CHICKEN



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Adapted from my local newspaper. This is made with ingredients commonly used in South American and Caribbean cooking.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 breasts, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 ounces chicken breasts, boned and pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon lime zest

Steps:

  • Season chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, and cumin. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken until browned on one side, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn chicken and cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes until done. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Add lime juice to pan and continue to cook, while stirring, another 2 to 3 minutes until slightly reduced. Remove from heat and add sour cream, cilantro, cayenne, and lime zest. Serve chicken with a dollop of the sauce over top.

CREAMY CILANTRO CHICKEN WITH A KICK



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This simple marinated chicken recipe is filled with zesty flavor and a bit of a kick from the chile. Everyone will love it!

Provided by NANCHE30

Categories     Chicken Thighs

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cloves garlic, minced
2 serrano peppers, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
¾ cup unsweetened coconut milk
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Steps:

  • In a blender or large food processor, combine the garlic, serrano peppers, ginger, cilantro, lime zest, soy sauce, sugar and coconut milk. Process until smooth.
  • Place the chicken into a large resealable bag, and pour the liquid from the blender in with it. Seal, and refrigerate for about 1 hour, turning once after 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler. Place the chicken onto a broiling pan, and pour the marinade into a saucepan.
  • Broil the chicken for about 10 minutes on each side, until browned and the juices run clear. While the chicken is cooking, bring the marinade to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then remove from the heat.
  • Place chicken onto a serving plate, and pour the sauce over it to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 494.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

QUICK CILANTRO CHICKEN



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If you're a fan of cilantro, you'll definitely like this chicken dish. The cilantro adds herbal flavor, melding with the tangy lemon juice and caramelized onions. -Mary Pipkin, Melba, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 large onions, sliced
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt, cumin and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the chicken in 2 tablespoons butter until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute onions in remaining butter until tender and golden brown. Return chicken to the pan. Stir in lemon juice and cilantro; bring to a boil. If desired, serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CREAMY CILANTRO CHICKEN WITH A KICK



Creamy Cilantro Chicken with a Kick image

This simple marinated chicken recipe is filled with zesty flavor and a bit of a kick from the chile. Everyone will love it!

Provided by NANCHE30

Categories     Chicken Thighs

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cloves garlic, minced
2 serrano peppers, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
¾ cup unsweetened coconut milk
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Steps:

  • In a blender or large food processor, combine the garlic, serrano peppers, ginger, cilantro, lime zest, soy sauce, sugar and coconut milk. Process until smooth.
  • Place the chicken into a large resealable bag, and pour the liquid from the blender in with it. Seal, and refrigerate for about 1 hour, turning once after 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler. Place the chicken onto a broiling pan, and pour the marinade into a saucepan.
  • Broil the chicken for about 10 minutes on each side, until browned and the juices run clear. While the chicken is cooking, bring the marinade to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then remove from the heat.
  • Place chicken onto a serving plate, and pour the sauce over it to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 494.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients: For a smooth cooking process, prep all your ingredients before you start cooking. Chop the chicken, cilantro, onion, and garlic. Measure out the spices and seasonings.
  • Use a large skillet: A large skillet will give you enough space to cook the chicken and vegetables without overcrowding.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the chicken thoroughly: Make sure the chicken is cooked through before adding the sauce. You can check this by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. It should read 165°F (74°C).
  • Use full-fat ingredients: For the creamiest sauce, use full-fat cream cheese, sour cream, and heavy cream.
  • Don't boil the sauce: When making the sauce, don't let it boil. This will cause the cream cheese to curdle.
  • Serve immediately: Creamy cilantro chicken with a kick is best served immediately. The sauce will thicken as it cools.

Conclusion:

Creamy cilantro chicken with a kick is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the sauce is creamy and tangy. The cilantro adds a fresh and vibrant flavor to the dish. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!

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