CHICKEN THIGHS & CHERRY SALSA
Posted by Carole-Anne on July 17, 2009
What a way to doll up chicken thighs and keep the main course an appealing colorful addition to the dinner plate. Healthy Recipes would like you to take note that this dinner is inexpensive and very healthy for everyone.
INGREDIENTS:
12 chicken thighs with skin removed
Sea salt and pepper lightly
Spray olive oil on chicken & bottom of cooking dish
CHERRY SALSA FOR CHICKEN
1/2 lb fresh pitted cherries
1/2 Spanish onion, medium size
1/2 jalapeno pepper minced
2 tbsp fresh minced cilantro
3 tbsp lime juice
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 green onion (or bunch chives)
This heavenly healthy recipe is so easy – just spray the chicken thighs lightly with olive oil spray. Barbecue or roast the thighs so they are just cooked (no pink showing).
Mince fresh pitted cherries, Spanish onion and jalapeno pepper and mix well.
Sprinkle lime juice and minced cilantro. Season with sea salt & pepper.
To brighten and for the added taste, garnish the chicken thighs with minced green onions or minced chives.
Serve this captivating, colorful Cherry Salsa beside the barbecued or roasted chicken. This Healthy Recipe is definitely a winner and will keep you on track with your mandate to keep eating for healthy living.
Healthy Recipes recommends a tossed Caesar Salad, or cabbage cold slaw, with whole wheat soda bread, all of which are in our Healthy Recipe selections.
Healthy Recipe serves 6 people.
