Not On The First Date Recipe
Creamy avocado sauce base, brined chicken, roasted red peppers, minced jalapenos, garlicky chimichurri drizzle.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Creamy Avocado Sauce
Roasted Red Peppers
Garlicky Chimichurri Drizzle
Minced Jalapenos
Method
Chicken Brining
- 1
Prepare the Brine
In a medium bowl, combine water, salt, and sugar until dissolved.
- 2
Brine the Chicken
Submerge the chicken breasts in the brine for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Creamy Avocado Sauce
- 3
Roasted Red Peppers
- 4
Roast the Peppers
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the red bell peppers in half, remove the seeds, and drizzle with olive oil and salt. Place them on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until charred.
- 5
Cool and Slice
Once roasted, let the peppers cool, then slice into strips.
Garlicky Chimichurri Drizzle
- 6
Prepare the Chimichurri
In a food processor, combine parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and salt. Pulse until finely chopped and well mixed.
Minced Jalapenos
- 7
Prepare Jalapenos
Finely mince the jalapenos, removing seeds for less heat if desired.
Cook Chicken and Assemble
- 8
- 9
Assemble the Dish
Slice the cooked chicken and serve on a plate. Top with creamy avocado sauce, roasted red pepper strips, minced jalapenos, and drizzle with chimichurri.
