How To Make Roast Chicken Thighs with Brown Rice & Salsa Verde
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the chicken thighs.
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Roast the chicken thighs in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown.
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While the chicken is roasting, cook the brown rice according to package instructions using chicken broth instead of water for added flavor.
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In a food processor, combine parsley, cilantro, mint, garlic, capers, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture forms a chunky salsa verde.
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Serve the roasted chicken thighs on a bed of cooked brown rice and top with the salsa verde.
Nutrition
- Calories : 426kcal
- Total Fat : 17g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 111mg
- Sodium : 716mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 37g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 32g
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