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Green Chicken Salsa Verde (Mexican‑Style Chicken Thighs)

Recipe by LifebyMikeG

Bone‑in, skin‑on chicken thighs are seared until the skin is crispy, then simmered in a bright, herbaceous salsa verde made from tomatillos, jalapeño, onion, garlic, mint and cilantro. The chicken is shredded, bones removed, and the mixture frozen in silicone “Lego” cubes for quick, nutritious Mexican‑flavored meals.

MediumMexicanServes 4

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Source Video
32m
Prep
43m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 25m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$7.15
Per serving:$1.79

Critical Success Points

  • Seasoning the chicken evenly
  • Rendering the skin to a crisp golden color
  • Covering the pan while simmering to keep the chicken moist
  • Shredding the chicken while still warm for easy removal of bones

Safety Warnings

  • Hot oil can splatter – use a splatter guard or keep face away while searing
  • Chicken bones are sharp – handle with care when removing
  • Use oven mitts when handling hot freezer molds

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