1 Dutch oven, braiser or XL skillet with lid 4-5 quart
Ingredients
6chicken thighs - you can use bonelessskinless or bone-in with or without skin
2tablespoonsof vegetable oildivided
3garlic clovessmashed
1cupof white onionfinely chopped
1 1/2cupsof long grain white rice
2 1/2cupsof chicken broth
1cupof Salsa Verde, mild store-bought
1teaspoonof Kosher saltomit if you use Adobo seasoning powder with salt
2teaspoonsof Adobo powderwithout salt divided or Mexican seasoning without salt
1/2teaspoonpepper
Cilantro for serving
Lime wedges for serving
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Instructions
Place chicken thighs on a plate and pat both sides dry. Sprinkle Mexican Adobo seasoning to both sides of chicken thighs. (season with salt IF the Adobo doesn't contain salt.)
Preheat the pan over medium heat. Once preheated, add 1 tablespoon of oil.
Carefully add half of the chicken thighs ensuring they are not too close to each other so they brown nicely. Sear the first side for about 4 minutes and then turn the pieces of chicken and sear for 2 minutes.
Remove from the pan and place on a clean plate. Repeat until all the chicken thighs have been seared. Don't worry about the chicken being completely cooked through as it will finish cooking in the rice mixture.
Add another tablespoon of vegetable oil and add rice, onions and garlic and sauté until rice is lightly toasted. The onions will be translucent and fragrant.
Add the chicken broth, salsa verde, additional Adobo seasoning, Kosher salt and pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are fully combined.
Nestle the chicken thighs back into the pan on top of the rice. Lower heat to medium low and place lid on the pan. Cook until all the liquid in the rice has been fully absorbed.
Rice and chicken should be fully cooked, tender and the rice should be fluffy with a golden color.
Let the Easy Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Add chopped cilantro and serve with a wedge of lime for serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1portionCalories: 513kcal
Nutritional information is calculated online and should be used as a guide.
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