Green Seasoning Chicken

Name: Green Seasoning Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on); 1 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup culantro (or additional cilantro), roughly chopped; 4 garlic cloves; 1/2 onion, quartered; 4 scallions, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh thyme; 2 tsp ginger root, peeled and minced; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Tender chicken braised in a fragrant Caribbean green seasoning paste of herbs and spices for a vibrant and aromatic dinner.

55 minEasyServes 4320 cal/serving

CaribbeanDinnerStovetopStandardGluten-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
1 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1/2 cup culantro (or additional cilantro), roughly chopped
4 garlic cloves
1/2 onion, quartered
4 scallions, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme
2 tsp ginger root, peeled and minced
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

In a food processor or blender, combine 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro, 1/2 cup roughly chopped culantro (or additional cilantro), 4 garlic cloves, 1/2 quartered onion, 4 chopped scallions, 1 tbsp fresh thyme, 2 tsp peeled and minced ginger root, and 2 tbsp lime juice. Pulse until a smooth paste forms.
2

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
3

Season 2 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on) with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4

Brown the chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
5

Add the green seasoning paste to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
6

Return the chicken thighs to the pot and pour in the 2 cups chicken broth.
7

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cover. Braise for 25-30 minutes until the chicken thighs are tender and cooked through, with internal temperature reaching 165°F.
8

Stir occasionally and adjust seasoning if needed.
9

Serve hot with rice or root vegetables.

Questions

How long does Green Seasoning Chicken keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Green Seasoning Chicken?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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