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Blackened Chicken Thighs with Strawberry Feta Salsa

These Blackened Chicken Thighs with Strawberry Feta Salsa are such a fun way to prepare chicken. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are covered in paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. They’re seared and then served with an easy Strawberry Feta Salsa. 
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword blackened chicken, strawberry feta salsa
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
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Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 490kcal
Author Nicole
Cost $12

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (8 chicken thighs)
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly grated black pepper
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 jalapeno, minced
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 2 oz crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  • Prepare the grill to a medium-high heat.
  • In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper and cayenne. Cover chicken in rub. Let sit while the grill heats up. Grill chicken until cooked through and juices run clear, about 15 minutes. 
  • While the chicken is grilling, prepare the salsa. In a small bowl combine, strawberries, red onion, jalepeno, lime and cilantro. At the last minute add in feta. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 12 chicken thighs with salsa | Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 202mg | Sodium: 891mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 777IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 2mg