Spicy Chicken Thighs with Cucumber Avocado Salsa
User Reviews
4.3
9 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
388 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Spicy Chicken Thighs with Cucumber Avocado Salsa
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This quick and easy chicken recipe is bursting with flavor. The cucumber and avocado salsa adds a dose of freshness and vitamins.
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Ingredients
The Salsa:
- 1 ½ cups diced cucumber ¼ inch pieces
- ¾ cup diced red bell pepper ¼ inch pieces
- 1 avocado peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
- 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
The Chicken:
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons ancho chile pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons grated lime zest
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions
The Salsa:
- In a medium bowl, stir together cucumber, red bell pepper, avocado, lime juice, honey and cilantro. Set aside.
The Chicken:
- Preheat broiler and set the oven rack in the upper third of the oven.. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top of the foil. Lightly coat the rack with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, stir together ancho chile pepper, cumin, lime zest, salt and pepper. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat. Space the chicken thighs evenly on the wire rack. Place the chicken under the broiler and cook until the chicken is just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- Serve the chicken with the salsa.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2Chicken Thighs + ¼ of Salsa
Calories
388kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
502mg
(21%)
Potassium
988mg
(28%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1715IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
44.4mg
(49%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2Chicken Thighs + ¼ of Salsa | |
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 502mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 988mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1715IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 44.4mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.3
9 reviews
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