Skillet-Roasted Chicken with Pico de Gallo
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Cooking:
25 min.
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Servings per container:
2
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Ingredients for - Skillet-Roasted Chicken with Pico de Gallo

1. Red onion, divided - 1 large
2. Tomato - cored, seeded, and diced - 1 large
3. Jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced - 1
4. Garlic clove, chopped - 1 small
5. Chopped fresh cilantro - ⅓ cup
6. Olive oil - 2 teaspoons
7. Lime, juiced, divided - 1 small
8. Cayenne pepper - 2 teaspoons
9. Ground ancho chile pepper - 2 teaspoons
10. Ground cumin - 2 teaspoons
11. Dried oregano - 2 teaspoons
12. Salt - 2 teaspoons
13. Ground black pepper - 2 teaspoons
14. Boneless, skin-on chicken thighs - 2
15. Olive oil, divided - 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Skillet-Roasted Chicken with Pico de Gallo

1. Stage

Chop 1/4 of the red onion and place in a small mixing bowl. Cut remaining onion into rough wedges and reserve for the chicken.

2. Stage

Add tomato, jalapeno, garlic, and cilantro to the chopped onion. Add olive oil and 1/2 of the lime juice; stir mixture together and set aside.

3. Stage

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

4. Stage

Mix cayenne pepper, chile pepper, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.

5. Stage

Trim and clean chicken thighs. Lightly brush both sides with olive oil, then coat with the spice mixture.

6. Stage

Heat remaining olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until you can see steam coming up from the pan. Add chicken and sear on both sides until skin is crispy, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with reserved onion wedges and remaining lime juice.

7. Stage

Place in the preheated oven and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 12 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

8. Stage

Plate chicken and top with pico de gallo.