Chicken Salna Recipes

SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
• Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts, and pour salsa over all.
• Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy and its juices run clear.
• Sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese, and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with sour cream if desired, and serve.

ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH GARLIC PURéE AND SHAVED ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• For the chicken: Preheat a convection oven to 450 degrees F or a conventional oven to 475 degrees F.
• Preheat a large cast-iron pan over high heat.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle the chicken on a sheet pan with the salt and pepper, then toss with the cooking oil in a large bowl. Add to the hot cast-iron pan skin-side down and allow to sear until the chicken juices start to rise, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the thyme to the pan and start to baste the chicken with any rendered chicken fat. Let this sit on the stovetop until a deep golden brown has been reached, about 12 minutes, before transferring to the oven, still skin-side down. Roast for 25 minutes and remove to rest.
• For the garlic purée: Add the garlic to a small pot and cover with water. Allow to come to a boil, then drain. Put the garlic, cream and salt to taste in a medium pot and simmer on medium heat for 25 minutes. Purée with the Parmesan and pine nuts and reserve.
• For the salad: Add the parsley, tarragon, chives, zucchini and Parmesan to a bowl. Season with salt, then toss with the lemon juice.
• Spread the garlic purée on the bottom of a large platter. Top with the chicken, crispy skin-side up, and top with the zucchini salad.