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Green Goddess Chicken #lowcarb #glutenfree #paleo

Green Goddess Chicken

Green Goddess Chicken is marinated in a buttermilk, garlic, and herb mixture and then roasted. Serve with a side of homemade Green Goddess Dressing for extra flavor. This is a low carb meal that's great served with a green salad or steamed vegetables.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Southern
Keyword low carb, Paleo
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 382 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 anchovy fillets rinsed
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 4 bone-in chicken breasts

Instructions

  1. Process chives, parsley, 1/4 cup buttermilk, lemon juice, tarragon, garlic, anchovies, pepper, and Tabasco sauce in a blender for 30 seconds.

  2. Transfer 2 tablespoons of this mixture to a small bowl. Add mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon buttermilk. Stir. Cover and refrigerate until needed.

  3. Place remaining herb mixture in a large ziptop bag. Add salt and chicken. Seal the bag and turn to coat the chicken evenly. Refrigerate 2 to 24 hours.

  4. Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

  5. Place chicken skin side up on baking sheet, leaving any marinade stuck to the chicken on the chicken.

  6. Place baking sheet on the middle oven rack and raost for 30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.

  7. Serve chicken with sauce.

Nutrition Facts
Green Goddess Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 124mg41%
Sodium 1123mg49%
Potassium 474mg14%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 39g78%
Calcium 58mg6%
Vitamin C 17mg21%
Vitamin A 1025IU21%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.