French chicken thighs in cilantro sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked in a creamy cilantro sauce that is full of flavor. The dish can be served with rice, pasta, or vegetables. It is a great way to enjoy chicken thighs in a new and exciting way.
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FRENCH CHICKEN THIGHS IN CILANTRO SAUCE
This is Jacques Pepin's recipe. The resulting chicken is moist, soft, and flavorful. Use a large non-stick frying pan. If cilantro is too strong for your taste, substitute with parsley or sage. If we dont have cilantro, we prefer finely chopped sage or parsley for this recipe. In Europe, cilantro is coriander.
Provided by Polar Bear
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil on large nonstick frying pan.
- Add thighs in one layer and saute them over medium to high heat for 4 minutes on each side, until nicely browned.
- Remove the chicken to a platter.
- Add the onions to the drippings in the skillet.
- Saute for 1 minute.
- Stir in the garlic, wine, and cilantro stems and saute for 10 seconds longer.
- Return chicken to frying pan, add salt and pepper, and bring surrounding liquid to a boil.
- Cover the pan, reduce heat, and bring to a slow boil for 15 minutes.
- Stir in cilantro leaves.
- Serve 2 chicken thighs per person.
GRILLED CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN THIGHS
All the flavor without the fuss, these chicken thighs come together in a flash. Serve with Mexican-style street corn and beans.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Chicken Thighs
Time 2h17m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk cilantro, oil, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add thighs and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Cook thighs for 6 minutes. Flip and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve with lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 188.4 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 200.1 mg
ONE-POT CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN THIGHS AND RICE
Chicken thighs are marinated with cilantro and lime before baking with a savory rice in this delicious one-pot meal.
Provided by fabeveryday
Categories Chicken Thighs
Time 3h15m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl or plastic storage container. Add chicken and coat well in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, turning chicken occasionally.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Remove chicken thighs from the marinade, rubbing garlic onto both sides of the chicken. Add chicken to the hot oil and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Turn off burner and transfer chicken to a plate; set aside.
- Pour chicken stock and water into the Dutch oven, scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden or plastic spoon to loosen any browned bits. Stir in rice, lime juice, and salt. Place chicken on top of the rice and cover with a lid.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and remove chicken to a plate using tongs. Stir rice from bottom to top then place the chicken back on top of the rice.
- Return to the oven and cook, uncovered, until all the liquid is absorbed, and the rice is soft, 15 to 18 more minutes.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and stir 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro and 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest into the rice. Fluff with a fork and serve with the chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 889.1 mg
CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CILANTRO SAUCE RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by á-49298
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 tsp salt. Add chicken to pan; sauté 6 minutes or until browned. Turn; sauté 4 minutes or until chicken is done. Place chicken on a platter. 2. Combine remaining 1/4 tsp salt, shallots, and garlic in a mortar and pestle; smash mixture, cilantro, and remaining ingredients. Spread 1 1/2 tsp cilantro mixture over each chicken thigh.
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken thighs: Look for bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. The bones add flavor and the skin helps keep the chicken moist.
- Marinate the chicken thighs: Marinating the chicken thighs in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper will help them stay juicy and flavorful.
- Sear the chicken thighs: Searing the chicken thighs over high heat will help to create a crispy skin and lock in the juices.
- Simmer the chicken thighs in the cilantro sauce: Simmering the chicken thighs in the cilantro sauce will help to infuse them with flavor and make them tender.
- Serve the chicken thighs with your favorite sides: Serve the chicken thighs with rice, potatoes, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
French chicken thighs in cilantro sauce is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken thighs are marinated in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper, then seared over high heat and simmered in a creamy cilantro sauce. The result is a tender and juicy chicken thigh that is bursting with flavor. Serve the chicken thighs with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
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