When it comes to simple yet flavorful dishes, poached chicken with salsa verde is a delightful option. This classic combination of tender chicken and vibrant salsa verde is a culinary delight that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a refreshing salad. The poaching method ensures that the chicken remains succulent and juicy, while the salsa verde, made with fresh herbs, capers, and anchovies, adds a burst of tangy and savory flavors. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a sophisticated dish to impress your guests, poached chicken with salsa verde is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHICKEN WITH SALSA VERDE
Though there are a lot of ingredients in this recipe, it's a straightforward chicken saute-and-sauce combination. Brown the chicken -- dark meat is preferable -- then lightly brown the seeds, then soften the vegetables. The tomatillos, if canned, provide enough liquid; if you're using fresh tomatillos you might need to add a little water or stock, but not much. The chicken simmers in the sauce, and lime juice completes the picture. This is traditionally served with a host of garnishes, which I see as optional but fulfilling.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories poultry, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put lard or oil in a large, deep skillet or casserole that can later be covered. Turn heat to medium-high and wait until lard melts or oil is hot. Add chicken, skin-side down. Season with salt and pepper and brown well, turning pieces as necessary, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove chicken; pour off excess fat from pan.
- Brown pepitas lightly in same pan over medium heat; remove with a slotted spoon. Add onion, garlic and chiles; cook until soft, stirring occasionally and seasoning with salt and pepper, about 10 minutes. Add tomatillos and their juices (if using fresh tomatillos, add about 1/2 cup stock or water). Stir, then reduce a bit over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes.
- Return pepitas to pan, then add chicken. Cover and finish cooking, about 15 minutes, adding stock or water if necessary. Remove chicken. Finish sauce with herbs and lime. Serve with whatever garnishes you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 352, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 529 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SALSA VERDE CHICKEN CASSEROLE
This is a rich and surprisingly tasty rendition of all the Tex-Mex dishes molded into one packed, beautiful casserole. Best of all, it's ready in only half an hour! -Janet McCormick, Proctorville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the chicken, sour cream and 3/4 cup salsa. Spread 1/4 cup salsa on the bottom of a greased 8-in. square baking dish., Layer with half of the tortillas and chicken mixture; sprinkle with half the tomatoes, minced cilantro and half of the cheese. Repeat layers with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, tomatoes and cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 400° until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Serve with remaining salsa and, if desired, optional toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
POACHED CHICKEN BREAST WITH SALSA VERDE
You can poach the chicken a day ahead and serve it cold; it is delicious in salads and sandwiches. The poaching liquid can be reserved as a base for soup or frozen for up to three months.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Chicken Breast Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place stock, parsley, thyme, garlic, bay leaf, peppercorns, 2 teaspoons salt, the carrots, and chicken in a pot. Add enough cold water to cover by about 1/2 inch.
- Clip a candy thermometer to side of pot. Heat over medium-high heat until temperature of the stock reaches 170 degrees (liquid should be moving beneath the surface but no bubbles should appear). Cook, adjusting heat to keep the liquid between 170 degrees and 180 degrees and the surface still, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken breast registers 165 degrees, 18 to 24 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove chicken from liquid. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Remove skin, and cut breast along bone to remove meat in one piece. (Chicken can be covered partially with broth and then topped with parchment paper and refrigerated overnight.)
- Slice chicken crosswise. Divide chicken and carrots among 4 plates. Spoon 1 tablespoon poaching liquid and 2 tablespoons salsa over each chicken breast, and season with salt if desired.
CHICKEN SALSA VERDE
Steps:
- For the chicken: Preheat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle the chicken with 2 tablespoons of the canola oil. Season with 2 teaspoons of the salt and 1 teaspoon of the pepper; drizzle with the remaining 4 teaspoons canola oil.
- Place the chicken seasoned-side down on the grill. Season the side facing upwards with the remaining 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Cook the chicken until golden-brown and the exterior has formed a crust, turning midway through to form the cross-hatch pattern, 3 to 4 minutes. (Note: the chicken is not being flipped, the same side is still on the grill.) Flip the chicken and repeat until the other side is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. The center of the chicken should be firm to the touch when poked and the meat thermometer should read 165 degrees F.
- For the salsa verde: Combine the garlic and the anchovies on the cutting board. Put the parsley, chives and tarragon on the cutting board and coarsely chop to combine with the garlic mixture. Put the salsa mixture in a medium bowl and add the lemon zest. Add the red pepper and salt. Mix the herb mixture together while drizzling in the olive oil until thoroughly combined. Put the salsa in a serving bowl and set aside until the chicken is ready.
ROASTED CHICKEN WITH SALSA VERDE
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Rinse the chicken in side and out under cold water. Pat dry and let sit at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Slice the lemon paper thin and remove the seeds. Lift the skin off the breast of the chicken and place 3 lemon slices and 3 sage leaves in between the skin and the meat of each breast. Place onion, garlic, thyme and the remaining lemon in the cavity of the chicken. Rub the entire chicken liberally with olive oil. Salt the outside and the cavity of the chicken.
- Place in a 425 degree F oven on a roasting rack, breast-side-up. Place a meat thermometer in the thigh and cook until the chicken reaches 160 degrees F. This will take about 10-15 minutes per pound. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Combine all ingredients and let sit for 2 hours or more for best results.
SALSA VERDE CHICKEN AND BEAN BAKE
All the flavors mix to make one great-tasting dish. If desired, serve over rice with favorite chili toppings, such as chopped fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, sour cream, yogurt, salsa, and guacamole.
Provided by Aaron Bizzell
Categories Chicken Casserole
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spray a 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes on each side. Add cannellini beans, salsa verde, diced tomatoes with chile peppers, taco seasoning, cumin, and garlic powder; stir to combine. Spread in the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the casserole reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 25 to 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle Mexican cheese blend over top. Recover with foil and let rest until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1016.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
ROASTED CHICKEN WITH SALSA VERDE
Recipe from Michael Symon -- watched him make this on the Cooking Channel and it looked wonderful. Prep time does not include refrigeration time for chicken the day before.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- A day before cooking, rinse the chicken inside and out under cold water and pat dry. Salt liberally, cover and refrigerate.
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 1 hour before cooking. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Lift the skin off each chicken breast and wedge 3 lemon slices and 1 bay leaf between the skin of each breast. Put the garlic, onion, thyme and remaining lemon slices in the cavity of the chicken. Rub the entire chicken liberally with olive oil. Put the chicken in an ovenproof saute pan or roasting pan breast-side up, slide it into the oven and roast until the thigh reaches 160 degrees F. or until the cavity juices run clear, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10-20 minutes.
- When ready to serve, in a medium bowl, dress the arugula with the red wine vinegar and 1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Cut the chicken into 8 pieces, drizzle with the Salsa Verde and serve with the arugula salad.
- Salsa Verde: Combine the extra-virgin olive oil, parsley, capers, mint, red pepper flakes, anchovies, garlic, lemon zest and juice, jalapeno and shallots in a bowl and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Allow the flavors to meld for at least 15 minutes before serving. If planning to serve after more than 1 hour, add the lemon juice at the last minute to keep the color vibrant.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.1, Fat 54.8, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 86.8, Sodium 292.1, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 23.4
SALSA VERDE CHICKEN STEW
Yum, yum, yum and pretty simple. Serve this salsa verde chicken stew with additional cilantro, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips.
Provided by Tammy Doerr
Categories Chicken Stew
Time 1h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in 1/2 of the onion and 1/2 of the poblano pepper; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with water.
- Add chicken, 1/4 jar of salsa verde, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1 teaspoon chile-lime seasoning. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Remove chicken and shred. Add back to the pot with remaining onion, poblano pepper, salsa verde, cumin, and chile-lime seasoning. Add cannellini beans, green chiles, and cilantro. Simmer for 1 hour.
- Add frozen corn and sour cream; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1404.9 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
POACHED CHICKEN WITH SALSA VERDE
This will make a filling meal for four and leave you with enough broth to make a hearty soup afterwards.
Provided by Sackville
Categories Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Get out a very large pan and put the chicken in it.
- Tuck the chicken wings around the bird, as well as the vegetables, peppercorns bay leaves and parsley.
- Cover with cold water and bring to a boil.
- Skim the froth off the top, then turn down the heat so the liquid bubbles only gently.
- After an hour or so, turn off the heat, remove the chicken and put it into a shallow dish with some of the hot stock poured over.
- Cover with aluminium foil or an overturned bowl.
- While the chicken is resting, make the salsa verde by throwing everything except the olive oil in a blender or food processor.
- Switch on the blender and slowly start to drizzle in the olive oil.
- You will need enough to make a thick slush, so start with about six glugs.
- An imprecise measurement, I know, but sometimes you just have to go by what looks and tastes right.
- When the chicken is ready, cut off the meat and serve on plates with a tiny bit of broth and a spoonful or two of the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 681, Fat 43.4, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 212.8, Sodium 510, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6.3, Protein 55.1
Tips:
- Use a whole chicken for the most flavorful results. If you only have boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, you can use those, but the flavor will not be as rich.
- When poaching the chicken, be sure to use a flavorful poaching liquid. This could include chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even water with some herbs and spices added.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken is done poaching when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make the salsa verde while the chicken is poaching. This will give the flavors time to meld.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides. Some good options include rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Poached chicken with salsa verde is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the salsa verde is the perfect accompaniment. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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