Goddess Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Goddess Chicken recipe. Perfectly seared and oven-baked chicken breasts are enriched with a luxuriously creamy homemade Green Goddess Sauce, crafted from fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, and basil, blended with tangy Greek yogurt, zesty lemon juice, and a savory touch from optional anchovies. This wholesome yet indulgent dish combines juicy, golden-brown chicken with a sauce bursting with freshness, making it a show-stopping centerpiece for any meal. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for busy nights but elegant enough for entertaining. Serve it with roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad for a truly divine dining experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 stalks green onions
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 pieces anchovy fillets (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the Green Goddess Sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine parsley, cilantro, basil, green onions, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, anchovy fillets (if using), garlic cloves, and water.
Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Spoon the Green Goddess Sauce generously over each chicken breast before serving.
Garnish with additional fresh herbs, if desired. Serve warm with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2065 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.8 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.8 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 683 mg | 228% | |
| Sodium | 4500 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 241.7 g | 483% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 431 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 2757 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
