Jul 13 2026
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La Verde Recipe

Inspired by Social Cantina
Time1h 30m
Serves4

tinga marinated chicken, cilantro lime rice, salsa verde, guacamole, tomatillo crema, tropical pico, mango, red cabbage

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Ingredients

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Tinga Marinated Chicken

Cilantro Lime Rice

Salsa Verde

Guacamole

Tomatillo Crema

Tropical Pico

Serving Ingredients

Method

Tinga Marinated Chicken

  1. 1

    Cook the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until onion is translucent.

  2. 2

    Add the Chicken

    Add the chicken thighs to the skillet, browning on each side for about 4-5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Sauce

    Stir in chipotle peppers, diced tomatoes, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cover and simmer for about 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

  4. 4

    Shred the Chicken

    Remove chicken from the skillet and shred it using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the skillet and mix well with the sauce.

Cilantro Lime Rice

  1. 5

    Cook the Rice

    In a saucepan, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked and water is absorbed.

  2. 6

    Season the Rice

    Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and mix in chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt to taste.

Salsa Verde

  1. 7

    Cook the Tomatillos

    In a pot, add quartered tomatillos and jalapeno. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and let simmer for 10-15 minutes until tomatillos are soft.

  2. 8

    Blend the Salsa

    Drain the tomatillos and jalapeno. In a blender, combine with minced garlic, chopped onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.

Guacamole

  1. 9

    Prepare the Avocados

    In a bowl, mash ripe avocados with a fork until smooth but still chunky.

  2. 10

    Mix in Seasonings

    Add lime juice, minced garlic, salt, cilantro, and diced tomato. Stir until combined.

Tomatillo Crema

  1. 11

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix sour cream, tomatillo salsa, lime juice, and salt until smooth and well combined.

Tropical Pico

  1. 12

    Mix the Pico

    In a bowl, combine diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, minced jalapeno, lime juice, and salt. Stir to combine.

Serving

  1. 13

    Prepare the Plate

    On each serving plate, layer cilantro lime rice, followed by tinga marinated chicken, then top with salsa verde, guacamole, tomatillo crema, tropical pico, diced mango, and shredded red cabbage.

  2. 14

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your La Verde!

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