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Green Goddess Chicken Recipe

Tender, pan-seared chicken breasts served with a vibrant and creamy herb-packed Green Goddess sauce. A quick, healthy, and flavorful main course.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 435

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 150-170g each)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Green Goddess Sauce
  • 50 g fresh flat-leaf parsley tough stems removed
  • 30 g fresh coriander including tender stems
  • 15 g fresh chives roughly chopped
  • 10 g fresh tarragon leaves
  • 2 anchovy fillets in oil drained
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • 150 g full-fat Greek yoghurt
  • 50 g good-quality mayonnaise
  • Juice of 1 large lemon about 2-3 tbsp
  • Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of baking parchment and use a rolling pin or meat mallet to gently pound them to an even thickness of about 2cm (¾ inch). This ensures they cook evenly. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
  2. Season the Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts all over with 1 tbsp of olive oil, then season generously with the salt and pepper. Set aside while you make the sauce.
  3. Make the Green Goddess Sauce: In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the parsley, coriander, chives, tarragon, anchovy fillets, and garlic cloves. Pulse a few times to roughly chop everything.
  4. Blend to Smooth: Add the Greek yoghurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and 1 tbsp of olive oil to the food processor. Blend until the sauce is smooth and creamy. I find that leaving a tiny bit of texture is nice, so don't over-blend it into a complete liquid. Taste and season with a little salt and pepper if needed. The anchovies are salty, so you may not need much.
  5. Cook the Chicken: Heat a large frying pan or skillet over a medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan; cook in two batches if necessary. Cook for 6-8 minutes on the first side, until deeply golden brown.
  6. Flip and Finish: Flip the chicken, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for another 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 74°C (165°F) on a meat thermometer. The exact time will depend on the thickness of your chicken.
  7. Rest the Chicken: This step is essential! Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean cutting board and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a much more tender piece of meat.
  8. Serve: Slice the rested chicken against the grain. Arrange the slices on a platter or individual plates and spoon a generous amount of the Green Goddess sauce over the top. Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side.

Notes

The Green Goddess sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Serve with a side of roasted potatoes or a simple green salad.