This salsa chicken is one dish that requires minimal effort but is big on flavor. The salsa absorbs into the chicken giving it a really soft juice texture and adding a kick. Pick the salsa that you like to taste – in other words, if you can’t handle spicy foods, pick a milder salsa. You can also substitute lemon with lime and add cilantro for a more Mexican touch to this salsa chicken. Try this recipe with our Zesty Guacamole.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 4 pieces boneless chicken breast
- 1 medium jar chunky salsa, medium to spicy
- Kosher salt
- 1 lemon
- Dry parsley
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350F
2. Rinse the boneless chicken breast pieces, trim the fat. Set on a plate.
3. Squeeze the lemon juice on each piece, season with kosher salt and parsley flakes. Do this on both sides.
4. Take a medium-size baking dish and generously cover the bottom of it with salsa. Place the chicken breast over the salsa.
5. Cover the chicken with more salsa on top. Just scoop a tablespoon of salsa on each piece and spread.
6. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes at 350F.
7. Take the chicken out of the oven and cover the dish with tinfoil. Return to the oven covered for 15 more minutes at 350F.
Prep time: 5 minutes. Cook time: 45 minutes.
