Chimichurri Chicken Thighs with Potatoes

 

 

Chimichurri Chicken Thighs with Potatoes

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An herb- and chile-packed chimichurri sauce makes this meat-and-potatoes main vibrant and exciting.
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 12 ounces fingerling potatoes, halved
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1½ lb.)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 1 red Fresno chile, halved crosswise
  • 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped shallots
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
  1. Place 2 tablespoons water and potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave at HIGH 4 minutes or until almost tender.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Sprinkle chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Add chicken to pan; cook 5 minutes on each side. Remove from pan; keep warm.
  3. Cut half of chile into thin slices; finely chop remaining half. Add potatoes and chile slices to drippings in pan; cook 4 minutes. Stir in ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Place chopped chile, parsley, cilantro, shallots, and garlic in a mini food processor; pulse to combine. Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, and juice; process until smooth. Serve with chicken and potatoes.

Chimichurri Chicken Thighs with Potatoes

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Julkaissut MyRecipes Tiistaina 25. huhtikuuta 2017

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