Slide Meals

5-day slide meal plan · Protein: chicken thighs

Days: 5
Protein: chicken thighs
Budget:

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Difficulty:

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Explore the flavors of Argentine home cooking with this budget-friendly 5-day chicken thigh meal plan.

Slide Chain

• Day 1: Argentine Roasted Chicken Thighs with Chimichurri

• Day 2: Chicken and Vegetable Stew

• Day 3: Grilled Chicken Thighs with Chimichurri Rice

• Day 4: Chicken Stew Shepherd’s Pie

• Day 5: Chicken and Corn Rice Pilaf

• Combined Shopping List

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Day 1: Argentine Roasted Chicken Thighs with Chimichurri

Ingredients

Main

• 6 chicken thighs

• 2 large onions, sliced

• 5 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

• 1 tbsp oregano

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Mix parsley, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper to make chimichurri.

3. Reserve half of the chimichurri for later use.

4. Arrange chicken thighs and onions in a baking dish; coat with half of the chimichurri.

5. Roast for 35-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Cook’s Notes:

Reserve half the chimichurri for Day 3.

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Day 2: Chicken and Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

Main

• 4 chicken thighs

• 3 large carrots, chopped

• 2 large potatoes, cubed

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 1 bell pepper, chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 cans canned tomatoes

• 2 cups chicken stock

• 1 tsp paprika

• 2 bay leaves

• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot, sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.

2. Add chicken thighs and brown on all sides.

3. Stir in carrots, potatoes, canned tomatoes, chicken stock, paprika, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.

4. Simmer for 45 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Cook’s Notes:

Reserve some stew for Day 4.

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Day 3: Grilled Chicken Thighs with Chimichurri Rice

Ingredients

Main

• 6 chicken thighs

• 1 cup long grain rice

• 2 cups chicken stock

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/2 cup reserved chimichurri

• 1 tbsp butter

• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Grill chicken thighs until cooked through and slightly charred.

2. In a pot, sauté onion and garlic in butter until soft.

3. Add rice, reserved chimichurri, chicken stock, salt, and pepper.

4. Cook rice according to package instructions.

Cook’s Notes:

Serve with crusty bread.

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Day 4: Chicken Stew Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients

Main

• reserved chicken and vegetable stew

• 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and mashed

• 1/4 cup butter

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1 cup frozen peas

• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Spread reserved chicken stew in a baking dish.

3. Mix mashed potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.

4. Layer mashed potatoes over the stew.

5. Bake for 30 minutes until top is golden.

Cook’s Notes:

A delicious way to use leftover stew.

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Day 5: Chicken and Corn Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

Main

• 2 chicken thighs, cooked and shredded

• 1 cup long grain rice

• 2 cups chicken stock

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 1 can corn, drained

• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

• juice of 1 lemon

• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a pot, sauté onion in olive oil until soft.

2. Add rice, chicken stock, and corn; bring to a boil.

3. Reduce heat and simmer until rice is cooked.

4. Stir in shredded chicken, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Cook’s Notes:

A refreshing end to the week.

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Combined Shopping List

Quantities shown are totals for the whole plan.

• chicken thighs — 10 pieces

• onion — 5 large

• garlic — 3 heads

• fresh parsley — 2 bunches

• oregano — 1 jar

• red wine vinegar — 1 bottle

• olive oil — 1 bottle

• potatoes — 5 lbs

• carrots — 2 lbs

• bell peppers — 3 large

• canned tomatoes — 3 cans

• long grain rice — 2 lbs

• butter — 1 lb

• salt — 1 box

• black pepper — 1 jar

• paprika — 1 jar

• bay leaves — 1 jar

• red chili flakes — 1 jar (+1 optional)

• chicken stock — 2 quarts

• lemon — 3

• crusty bread — 1 loaf

• green beans — 1 lb

• frozen peas — 1 lb

• corn — 1 can

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Final Notes

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Argentina all week long with these simple and delicious chicken thigh recipes.