4.3 from 9 votes
Spicy Chicken Thighs with Cucumber Avocado Salsa
This quick and easy chicken recipe is bursting with flavor. The cucumber and avocado salsa adds a dose of freshness and vitamins.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 388 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
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
Instructions
The Salsa:
- In a medium bowl, stir together cucumber, red bell pepper, avocado, lime juice, honey and cilantro. Set aside.
Cup of Yum
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
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
% 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.