Best 4 French Chicken Thighs In Cilantro Sauce Recipes

FRENCH CHICKEN THIGHS IN CILANTRO SAUCE

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

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.

ONE-POT CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN THIGHS AND RICE

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.

CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CILANTRO SAUCE RECIPE - (4.4/5)

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.