Peruvian Green Sauce Chicken Thighs
Smoky cumin-lime chicken thighs are seared, oven-finished, and served with WA-summer green beans, sweet corn, Walla Walla onion, and a quick Peruvian-style cilantro sauce.
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Ingredients
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Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs Value Pack1 lb $2.79
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Fresh Green Beans8 oz, trimmed $2.19
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears, kernels cut off $0.50
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Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced $3.29
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Organic Cilantro1/2 bunch $1.69
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Fresh Organic Limes - Each1 lime, juiced $1.29
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Fresh Jalapeno Peppers1 small jalapeño $1.99
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Garlic2 cloves $0.79
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Olive oil2 tablespoons, divided
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Mayonnaise2 tablespoons
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Ground cumin1 teaspoon
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Smoked paprika1 teaspoon
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Dried oregano1/2 teaspoon
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Kosher salt and black pepperto taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Trim the green beans, cut the corn kernels from the cobs, thinly slice the Walla Walla onion, mince 1 garlic clove, and pat the chicken thighs very dry.
- Season the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, 3/4 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and half of the lime juice, rubbing the spices all over the thighs.
- Make the cilantro sauce by blending or finely chopping the cilantro, jalapeño, remaining garlic clove, mayonnaise, remaining lime juice, 1 tablespoon water, and a pinch of salt until spoonable; refrigerate while the chicken cooks.
- Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken skin-side down or smooth-side down for 5 minutes, then flip and sear 2 minutes more.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F, about 15–22 minutes depending on thigh size. Rest the chicken on a plate for 5 minutes.
- While the chicken rests, place the same skillet back on the stove over medium heat, leaving about 1 tablespoon drippings in the pan. Add the onion and cook 2 minutes, then add green beans, corn, minced garlic, a pinch of salt, and a splash of water; sauté 5–7 minutes until crisp-tender and lightly glossy.
- Plate the green bean-corn sauté, top with the sear-roasted chicken thighs, spoon the cilantro sauce over the chicken, and serve with extra sauce on the side.
Total time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: $8–$12 using listed ingredients, plus pantry staples
Health notes: About 600 calories per serving with high protein, moderate carbs from corn, and a generous serving of vegetables.
Drink pairing: A crisp Sauvignon Blanc works well with the lime, cilantro, and gentle jalapeño heat.