Tangy Salsa Verde Chicken (Printable Version)
Tender chicken in zesty salsa verde, perfect for Taco Tuesdays with fresh toppings
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken
01 - 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
02 - ½ tsp salt
03 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Sauce
05 - 1½ cups salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
06 - 1 small white onion, finely diced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
09 - ½ tsp ground cumin
10 - ½ tsp dried oregano
11 - Juice of 1 lime
→ To Serve
12 - 8 small corn tortillas, warmed
13 - ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - ½ cup red onion, finely diced
15 - 1 avocado, sliced
16 - Lime wedges
# How to Make:
01 - Season chicken breasts or thighs evenly with salt and black pepper on both sides.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add diced white onion and jalapeño. Sauté for 2 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Stir in salsa verde, ground cumin, dried oregano, and fresh lime juice. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer.
05 - Return seared chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
06 - Remove chicken from skillet and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the sauce, stir well to coat, and simmer for 2 additional minutes.
07 - Serve chicken in warm corn tortillas. Top with fresh cilantro, diced red onion, avocado slices, and a squeeze of fresh lime.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The salsa verde does almost all the heavy lifting for you
- Leftovers taste even better the next day in breakfast tacos
02 -
- Dont rush the searing step since those browned bits add incredible depth
- Let the chicken rest a minute before shredding or it will burn your fingers
03 -
- Use a instant-read thermometer to avoid overcooking the chicken
- If the sauce looks too thick, splash in a little water or chicken broth