Creole Chicken Recipe

Name: Creole Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 scallions, chopped; 8 cloves garlic; 3 tablespoons lime juice; Salt and pepper; 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, sliced; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced; 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons dried thyme or 2 sprigs fresh thyme

Servings: persons

6 scallions, chopped
8 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons lime juice
Salt and pepper
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried thyme or 2 sprigs fresh thyme

1
In a food processor, blend scallions, garlic, lime juice, 1 Tbsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Coat chicken with mixture. Place in a ziplock bag. Seal and chill for at least 1 hour.
2
Warm oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pat chicken dry; brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate. Reduce heat to medium; add 3 Tbsp. water. Scrape up browned bits from pan. Saute onion and bell pepper until tender, about 5 minutes. Add jalapeno. Saute 1 minute longer.
3
Stir tomato paste into 1 cup warm water. Stir into skillet with thyme. Put chicken in skillet. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until cooked through, about 30 minutes. Remove chicken. Simmer sauce until thickened slightly, about 10 minutes. Serve.

455

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 scallions, chopped, 8 cloves garlic, 3 tablespoons lime juice, Salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Creole Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creole Chicken

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