Costa Rica Herb Chicken with Tropical Salsa

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It’s a bright, herby taste sensation inspired by Nichole’s travels in Costa Rica—perfectly cooked chicken thighs covered in cilantro, dill, and chopped chives. That's enough flavor on its own, but the sweet heat from the salsa, which is made of pineapple, peaches, and cucumber, gives this dish another level of flavor. We love to make this for company and equally love it atop lettuce cups for leftovers the next day. 

This recipe yields 4 - 5 servings.

Ingredients 

INGREDIENTS


  • For the chicken:
  • 6 chicken thighs
  • ⅓ cup fresh chopped cilantro
  • ⅓ cup fresh chopped dill
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chopped chives
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

  • For the Tropical Salsa:
  • 2 fresh yellow peaches, chopped
  • 1 mango, chopped
  • ½ cucumber, chopped
  • 2 jalapeños, finely diced with ribs and seeds removed
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
  • 1 passion fruit, chopped (optional)

  • For the chicken:
  • 6 chicken thighs
  • 33.7 grams fresh chopped cilantro
  • 33.7 grams fresh chopped dill
  • 20 grams fresh chopped chives
  • 30 ml olive oil
  • 30 ml maple syrup
  • 6 grams sea salt
  • 1.15 grams pepper

  • For the Tropical Salsa:
  • 2 fresh yellow peaches, chopped
  • 1 mango, chopped
  • ½ cucumber, chopped
  • 2 jalapeños, finely diced with ribs and seeds removed
  • 151.7 grams fresh pineapple, chopped
  • 1 passion fruit, chopped (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit. In a large mixing bowl add chicken thighs, fresh chopped herbs, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken until each piece is evenly coated, cover. Let marinate for 30-60 minutes.

  2. Once the chicken is marinated, place on a baking sheet lined with parchment and roast for 20-23 minutes. The chicken will appear golden and juicy. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing to serve.

  3. In another mixing bowl, toss the peaches, mango, cucumber, jalapeños, pineapple, and passion fruit (if using) together. Serve the fresh salsa over the herb roasted chicken. Enjoy!

tips

*For leftovers, add the chicken and salsa to a bowl with a small splash of coconut aminos and dollop of mayo for a quick tropical chicken salad. You can serve in lettuce boats or atop bread.

 

Smokey Citrus Cod With Mango Salsa

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Cooking fish always gets the reputation that it's hard—when it's anything but. The key is to buy high-quality fish and keep the ingredients to a minimum. For this dish, the smokiness of the paprika lends a kick to the cod's gentle flavor. Everything comes together with the sweet coolness of the salsa. 

This recipe yields 5-6 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • For the cod:
  • 5-6 pieces wild caught cod
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 2 lemons
  • For the salsa:
  • 2 mangos, chopped
  • 2 jalapeños, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1 orange, chopped
  • 1/2 of a large cucumber, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon white rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
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  • For the cod:
  • 5-6 pieces wild caught cod
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 2 lemons
  • For the salsa:
  • 2 mangos, chopped
  • 2 jalapeños, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 of a large cucumber, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon white rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Directions

  1. For the salsa, toss all ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside until serving.

  2. In a bowl, season the cod on both sides  with paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Add cod to an oiled preheated pan on medium-high heat. Cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and tender.  Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on top.

  3. Serve the cod over the fresh mango salsa. 

 

Golden Raisin Chutney

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Chutney, a jam-like spread that originated in India, is known for both its ability to add flavor and interest to a dish. This version is made with sweet and savory components—golden raisins and shallots—that marry to make a spread that is bright and fruity with a touch of acid. Plus, the jalapeno leaves a hint of heat on the palette.

This recipe yields 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 cup of golden raisins, chopped
  • 1 sprig of Thyme, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons of apricot jam*
  • ½ jalapeño, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 200 grams of golden raisins, chopped
  • 1 sprig of thyme, finely chopped
  • 100 grams of apricot jam*
  • ½ jalapeño, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ghee

Directions

  1. Sauté fine diced shallots and jalapeños in butter until translucent. Add apricot jam and chopped golden raisins. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes.

  2. Season with lime juice, fresh black pepper and a hint of fresh thyme.

TIPS

*Try to use an apricot jam that is made without added sugar.