Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
Close-up of juicy chicken thighs topped with vibrant zhoug sauce, served alongside a portion of grain salad.
Print Recipe
No ratings yet

Zhoug Chicken Thighs

Tender, juicy pan fried chicken thighs in a tangy spicy jalapeno and cilantro sauce.
Servings: 6
Author: Courtney ODell
Cost: 15

Ingredients

  • 4 large cloves garlic
  • 1 packed cup fresh cilantro about 1 bunch
  • 1 packed cup fresh parsley about 1 bunch
  • 3 large jalapeños top cut off and seeds removed (reserve seeds)
  • 1 ½ teaspoon fine celtic sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes more to taste
  • ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil + 1 tablespoon olive oil for marinade
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 6 chicken thighs

Nutrition

Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 801mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

QR code

Scan this QR code with your phone's camera to view this recipe on your mobile device.

qr code
QR Code linking back to recipe