Description

Green Goddess Chicken features succulent boneless, skinless chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful green goddess dressing made with tahini or Greek yogurt. This versatile recipe offers two cooking options: stovetop searing in a skillet for a crispy golden crust or grilling for a smoky char. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal, this chicken pairs wonderfully with a variety of sides such as roasted vegetables or potato salad.

Ingredients

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For the Green Goddess Dressing

Use your preferred green goddess dressing recipe (tahini or Greek yogurt based)

For the Chicken

6 to 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
Kosher salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (for stovetop cooking)

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Instructions

Prepare the Dressing: Make the green goddess dressing according to your preferred recipe, using tahini or Greek yogurt as the base.
Marinate the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry and use a sharp knife to make several slits on both sides of each piece. Season generously with kosher salt and black pepper. Place the chicken in a large bowl and pour ½ to ¾ cup of the green goddess dressing over it. Toss with tongs to ensure all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight; even a 30-minute marinade will enhance the flavor.
Cook on Stovetop: Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Using tongs, shake off any excess marinade from the chicken pieces and arrange them in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes on one side until a crispy golden brown crust forms, then flip and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until fully cooked and juices run clear.
Cook on Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, oil the grates to prevent sticking. Place chicken in a single layer over direct heat. Grill for 5 minutes on one side, then turn and cook another 3 to 5 minutes until the chicken is well-charred and cooked through.
Serve: Arrange the cooked chicken on a platter and drizzle with the reserved green goddess dressing. Serve alongside your choice of sides like potato salad, roasted vegetables, or asparagus.

Notes

You can prepare the green goddess dressing a few days in advance and store it tightly sealed in the fridge.
Creating slits in the chicken allows the marinade to penetrate deeper for enhanced flavor.
A cast iron skillet is ideal for stovetop cooking, but a nonstick pan will also work well to prevent sticking.
For chicken breasts, butterfly and thinly slice for even cooking. Remove from heat when internal temperature reaches about 155°F, tent with foil to rest until it hits 165°F.
Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Serve with an array of sides such as potato salad, pasta salad, roasted Brussels sprouts, or asparagus for a complete meal.