Salsa verde chicken with roasted asparagus is a flavorful and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. The zesty salsa verde, made with fresh herbs and capers, perfectly complements the tender chicken and roasted asparagus. This dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a dinner party, salsa verde chicken with roasted asparagus is sure to impress.
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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 WITH ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Oh, how we love recipes that look fancy yet take little time to make! To try: this baked chicken and asparagus dish served with creamy salsa verde.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400ºF.
- Spread asparagus onto rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with dressing.
- Place chicken in single layer in shallow pan sprayed with cooking spray. Blend salsa and cream cheese in blender until smooth; pour over chicken. Cover.
- Bake 25 min. or until chicken is done (165°F), adding asparagus to the oven for the last 15 min. and baking just until crisp-tender, turning every 5 min.
- Place chicken on platter; sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve with asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g
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.
ROASTED SPLIT CHICKEN WITH DILL SALSA VERDE
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet fitted with a rack. Sprinkle the chicken all over with salt and pepper. Roast the chicken until it is rich and caramelized and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the leg (avoiding bone) reads 160 degrees F, 30 to 40 minutes. Allow the bird to rest for 20 minutes.
- In a mortar and pestle, add the capers, garlic, lemon zest, anchovies, flaky salt and black pepper to taste. Mash into a coarse paste. (You can also use a mini chopper and pulse into a coarse paste, then transfer to a bowl.) Coarsely chop the dill, arugula, basil, parsley and tarragon, if using, together, then add to the anchovy-caper paste. Stir in the oil and set aside.
- Cut the chicken into drumsticks and thighs, then halve the breasts (with wings still attached), and arrange on a platter. Spoon the salsa verde over the chicken. Season with some more pepper and smoked salt. Serve.
SALSA VERDE CHICKEN AND CAULIFLOWER RICE
This one-pot chicken and cauliflower rice dish uses store-bought salsa verde as a shortcut to a simple, high-flavor weeknight meal that's ready in 30 minutes.
Provided by Kristen Walker Maenke
Categories Chicken Main Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Add bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in salsa verde, cauliflower rice, and broth. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 7 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 103.4 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 35.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 578.1 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
SLOW COOKER SALSA VERDE CHICKEN
This spicy, saucy chicken takes almost no time to prep in the morning and only 5 minutes to finish before eating. At its simplest, the recipe is a meal-in-a-bowl stew, and the toppings are key to making it feel special. You could serve the chicken over rice or a whole grain, or use it as a taco or enchilada filling (use a slotted spoon to serve the chicken, if it is very saucy). You can also add 1 cup of frozen or fresh corn, or a drained 15-ounce can of black beans or pinto beans; just add them at the end along with the fresh cilantro and scallions. The level of heat in jarred salsas can vary, so taste yours first to ensure it is to your liking. If you want more spice, leave some of the jalapeño seeds in, or use hot canned green chiles instead of mild ones.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, weekday, poultry, main course
Time 5h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the chicken thighs, salsa verde, green chiles, chopped garlic, jalapeño, garlic powder, onion powder and cumin in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Stir to evenly combine. (Don't add salt now; jarred salsas are often high in sodium.) Cook on low until the chicken is tender and the flavors are blended, 5 to 6 hours. (If you will be away for 8 hours or more, set the cook time for 4 hours on low and set the slow cooker auto-switch to warm for the remaining time.)
- Use two forks to coarsely shred the chicken. With the heat on low, add the scallions and cilantro, and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and lime juice. Serve with rice or in tortillas, if desired, with accompaniments.
SLOW COOKER SALSA VERDE CHICKEN CHILI
Really easy and super versatile salsa verde chicken chili. Thicken it up by cutting back on the broth and serve with tortilla scoops, or use it as enchilada filling. If you're in a hurry, try using deli rotisserie chicken and cook it on the stovetop. Tweak it to your taste buds' content. No matter how you do it, top it off with sour cream.
Provided by hamburgertuktuk
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Chicken Chili Recipes
Time 3h50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place chicken at the bottom of a slow cooker and sprinkle chili seasoning over top. Add 1 can of white beans, chicken broth, salsa verde, corn, onion, celery, jalapenos, green chiles, and garlic. Cook on High until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 3 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Remove chicken from the slow cooker, shred meat with 2 forks, and return to the pot.
- Puree remaining can of white beans in a blender or electric chopper; add to the chili. Stir and cook on High for 30 more minutes. Top with cilantro and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 40.9 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 25 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 2019.7 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
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.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH SALSA VERDE
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 2 to 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Arrange an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Trim about 1 inch off the bottom of the asparagus and discard. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Place the baking sheet in the center of the oven and roast until slightly tender and lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the mustard and vinegar to a medium blow. Grate the zest of the lemon into the bowl and squeeze in the juice. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Mince the garlic and add to the bowl. Mince the anchovies and add to the bowl along with the anchovy oil. Finely chop the parsley, including the stems, and add to the bowl. Chop the mint leaves and add to the bowl. Cut off and discard the woody bottoms of the tarragon. Chop the remaining tarragon and add to the bowl. Chop the pickle and add to the bowl along with the pickle brine. Mix together with a spoon and taste for seasoning. Refrigerate if not using immediately.
- Season the asparagus with salt and drizzle with the honey. Spoon some of the salsa verde over the asparagus and transfer to a platter. Top with additional salsa verde.
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken. For this recipe, I recommend using boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. If you're using chicken breasts, pound them thin to ensure even cooking.
- Make sure your salsa verde is flavorful. The salsa verde is the star of this dish, so make sure it's packed with flavor. Use a variety of fresh herbs, such as cilantro, parsley, and basil, and don't be afraid to add a little spice with some jalapeño or serrano peppers.
- Roast the asparagus to perfection. Roasting the asparagus brings out its natural sweetness and flavor. Toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting it in a hot oven until it's tender-crisp.
- Serve the chicken with the salsa verde and roasted asparagus immediately. This dish is best served hot, so don't let it sit around for too long before serving.
Conclusion:
This salsa verde chicken with roasted asparagus is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is tender and flavorful, the salsa verde is packed with flavor, and the roasted asparagus is a healthy and delicious side dish. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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