Verde Chicken & Crispy Potato Bowls | Green Michigan Sauce

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Verde Chicken & Crispy Potato Bowls

Time	Duration
Prep Time	15 minutes
Cook Time	40 minutes
Total Time	55 minutes
Difficulty Level	Easy to Moderate 🌶️🌶️
Serves	4

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs

• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt + black pepper

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 small yellow onion, sliced

• 1 zucchini, chopped

• 1/2 cup Heat Street Detroit Green Michigan hot sauce

• 1 tbsp honey

• Juice of 1 lime

• 2 cups cooked cilantro-lime rice

• Crumbled cotija or feta

• Fresh cilantro

• Sliced avocado

Instructions

Step 1: Roast the Potatoes

Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

Season the chicken thighs with cumin, salt, and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until caramelized and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3: Make the Verde Glaze

Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the Green Michigan Hot Sauce, honey, and lime juice to the skillet. Stir for about 1 minute until the sauce becomes glossy and slightly thickened.

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Step 4: Glaze the Chicken

Slice the cooked chicken into strips and return it to the skillet. Toss until evenly coated in the verde glaze.

Step 5: Char the Vegetables

Add the sliced onion and chopped zucchini to the same skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly blistered and tender.

Step 6: Build the Bowls

Divide the cilantro-lime rice among four bowls. Top with crispy potatoes, charred vegetables, and glazed chicken.

Step 7: Add the Toppings

Finish with sliced avocado, crumbled cotija or feta cheese, fresh cilantro, and an extra drizzle of Heat Street Detroit Green Michigan Hot Sauce.