Jul 14 2026
Restaurantsil BucoGreen Circle Chicken Recipe

Green Circle Chicken Recipe

Inspired by il Buco
Time1h
Serves4

Baby kale, Calabrian chile, stirato

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Method

Marinating the Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, combine Calabrian chile paste, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a marinade.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Chicken

    Add the boneless, skinless chicken thighs to the marinade. Ensure all pieces are coated well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 1-2 hours.

Cooking the Chicken

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Grill the Chicken

    Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Grill the chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).

  3. 5

    Rest the Chicken

    Transfer the grilled chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Preparation of Salad

  1. 6

    Prepare the Salad Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, add baby kale, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.

  2. 7

    Make the Dressing

    In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  3. 8

    Combine Salad

    Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine. Add crumbled feta cheese on top.

Serving

  1. 9

    Plate the Dish

    Slice the rested chicken and serve it on a plate alongside the kale salad. Drizzle with extra olive oil if desired.

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