The Perfect Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe

Your perfect recipe for salsa verde Chicken.

Serves 4
Total time 50 mins

INGREDIENTS
1 x 500g bag mini new potatoes
31/2 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, 3 whole and 1 finely chopped
40g day-old white bread
2 tbsp each of chopped basil, parsley and tarragon
20g Parmesan, finely grated
juice and zest of 1 lemon
4 skinless chicken breasts
1 x 300g bunch asparagus spears, trimmed
1 tbsp capers, drained

METHOD
1. Preheat the oven to 220°C, fan 200°C, gas 7. Toss the potatoes in 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large roasting tin, bash the 3 garlic cloves and add to the tin. Season; roast for 20 minutes.
2. In a food processor, whiz the bread into crumbs, add half of the herbs, half the remaining garlic clove, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon water; pulse to combine. Tip into a bowl and stir in the Parmesan and lemon zest; season. Press on to the chicken.
3. Remove the roasting tin from the oven and add the chicken. Squeeze over the juice from half the lemon and roast for 10 minutes. Add the asparagus, then roast for 10 minutes.
4. Whiz the remaining herbs with the remaining garlic, lemon juice and olive oil, a little water and the capers; season. Serve with the chicken.

Credits Recipe by Lucy Jessop: Photography by Dan Jones

The Carousel thanks Sainsburys for this recipe

Annabelle Oayda

Annabelle Oayda is an all round creative with multidisciplinary experience across a range of fields within the design and digital industries. She is an online producer, stylist, photographer and graphic designer. Annabelle completed a Bachelor of Design in Styling and Creative Direction and a Masters degree in Public Relations and Advertising. After two years as The Carousel’s Online Producer, Annabelle has relocated to London to spread her wings in the media industry. Annabelle continues to contribute to The Carousel as a Fashion Expert.

This post was last modified on 28/03/2025 2:32 pm

Annabelle Oayda: Annabelle Oayda is an all round creative with multidisciplinary experience across a range of fields within the design and digital industries. She is an online producer, stylist, photographer and graphic designer. Annabelle completed a Bachelor of Design in Styling and Creative Direction and a Masters degree in Public Relations and Advertising. After two years as The Carousel’s Online Producer, Annabelle has relocated to London to spread her wings in the media industry. Annabelle continues to contribute to The Carousel as a Fashion Expert.
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