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

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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.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Green Seasoning Chicken reach?

For Green Seasoning Chicken, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 7. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What equipment do I need for Green Seasoning Chicken?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses a Dutch oven (step 2), a food processor (step 1) and a blender (step 1). If you do not have one, any heavy pot with a tight lid does the work of the Dutch oven.

What can I use instead of cilantro in Green Seasoning Chicken?

The entry for Green Seasoning Chicken calls for 1 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Green Seasoning Chicken?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Green Seasoning Chicken uses 2 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on).

Is Green Seasoning Chicken gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Green Seasoning Chicken is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the chicken broth.

How many calories are in Green Seasoning Chicken?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 320 calories, with 38 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 580 mg sodium.

Can I freeze Green Seasoning Chicken?

Yes. Refrigerate what is left of Green Seasoning Chicken within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

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