Papaya Chicken

Papaya Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
• Neutral oil for cooking

Marinade

• 1 cup ripe papaya chunks
• 1 lime, zest and juice
• ¼ cup plain yogurt
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp cayenne (optional)

Salsa

• 1 cup papaya, diced
• 1 cup tomato, diced
• ½ cup red onion, diced
• 1 lime, juiced
• ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped
• ¼ tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Add marinade ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth, splashing with a little water to get it going if needed. Add to a bowl with the chicken and allow to marinate for at least 1 hour.
2. In a medium bowl mix together salsa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil over medium high heat. Scrape marinade off the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes each side, or until done. Allow to rest 5 minutes until serving with papaya salsa.

Serves 4

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