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Smoky Chicken Thighs with Green Goddess Sauce

Smoky seared chicken thighs with a bright cilantro-lime green goddess sauce, rice, and crisp vegetables for a high-protein meal-prep bowl.

5
Servings
30 min
Cook time
791
Calories
46 g
Protein
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Smoky Chicken Thighs with Green Goddess Sauce

Ingredients

21 items
Servings
5
  • 900 g Chicken tighs
    boneless, skinless
  • 450 g Rice
  • 300 g Cucumber
    sliced
  • 1 pcs Avocado
  • 75 g Red onion
    sliced
  • 1 pcs Onions
    small
  • 1 cloves Garlic
  • 120 ml Light mayonnaise
  • 120 ml Sour Cream
  • 2 tsp Honey
    optional
  • 1 pcs Jalapeño
    optional, sliced
  • 1 bunch Fresh cilantro
  • 60 ml Lime juice
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • ½ tsp Roast Chicken Seasoning
  • ½ tsp Dried oregano
    dried
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 2 tsp Garlic powder
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Required equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Blender
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Instructions

12 steps
  1. 1

    Cook 450 g Rice according to the package directions and let it cool slightly for assembly.

  2. 2

    Pat 900 g Chicken tighs dry and trim any excess fat.

  3. 3

    Season the Chicken tighs with 2 tsp Garlic powder, 1 tsp Onion powder, 1 tsp Smoked paprika, ½ tsp Roast Chicken Seasoning, ½ tsp Dried oregano, and 1 tbsp Olive oil.

  4. 4

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

  5. 5

    Sear the Chicken tighs for 5 minutes on the first side, until golden.

  6. 6

    Flip the Chicken tighs and sear for 5 minutes on the second side, until cooked through.

  7. 7

    Slice the Chicken tighs into strips.

  8. 8

    Add 1 bunch Fresh cilantro, 1 cloves Garlic, 1 pcs Onions, 60 ml Lime juice, 120 ml Light mayonnaise, 120 ml Sour Cream, Salt, Black pepper, 2 tsp Honey, and 2 tbsp Olive oil to a blender.

  9. 9

    Blend until smooth, then taste and adjust the Salt, Black pepper, Lime juice, or Honey as needed.

  10. 10

    Slice 300 g Cucumber, 75 g Red onion, 1 pcs Avocado, and 1 pcs Jalapeño for topping.

  11. 11

    Portion the Rice into meal-prep containers.

  12. 12

    Add the Chicken tighs and vegetables, then either top with the dressing, or preferably pack the dressing separately.

Nutrition per servingCalculated from the ingredients used at 5 servings.
791
Kcal
46 g
Protein
79 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
Recipe details
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • ≤30 min
  • Balanced macros
  • Chicken
  • Easy
  • Fitness
  • Fresh
  • Gluten-free
  • High Protein
  • Make-ahead
  • Meal prep
  • Post-workout
  • Reheats well
  • Rice
  • Savory
  • Soy-free
  • Spicy
  • Weeknight

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