Braised Chicken in a Tomatillo Sauce Recipe

Name: Braised Chicken in a Tomatillo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans (12 Oz. Size) Whole Tomatillos, Drained; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 6 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs, Trimmed Of Any Excess Fat; 2 whole Jalapenos, Minced (leave The Seeds In For More Heat); 1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Diced; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) White Hominy, Drained; 1 pinch Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper; 1/2 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped; 1 whole Lime, Juiced; 2 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice, To Serve

Servings: persons

2 cans (12 Oz. Size) Whole Tomatillos, Drained
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
6 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs, Trimmed Of Any Excess Fat
2 whole Jalapenos, Minced (leave The Seeds In For More Heat)
1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Diced
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 can (15 Oz. Size) White Hominy, Drained
1 pinch Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper
1/2 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
1 whole Lime, Juiced
2 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice, To Serve

1
Throw the tomatillos into a food processor and pulse until combined.
2
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high.
3
Add the chicken breasts and sear until browned on both sides, 6 minutes total.
4
Remove from pot and set aside.
5
Add a little more oil to the pot if needed, then toss in the jalapeno and onion.
6
Saute until softened, about 4 minutes.
7
Add the garlic and bloom for 1 minute.
8
Stir in the the tomatillo puree along with the hominy.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Nestle the chicken back in, along with the collected juices, cover the pot and simmer until chicken is cooked all the way through, 20 to 25 minutes.
11
Toss in the cilantro and the lime juice.
12
Taste one more time.
13
Season accordingly.
14
Serve over rice.
15
Seriously, youll flip out.

696

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cans (12 Oz. Size) Whole Tomatillos, Drained, 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 6 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs, Trimmed Of Any Excess Fat, 2 whole Jalapenos, Minced (leave The Seeds In For More Heat), and more.

Yes, Braised Chicken in a Tomatillo Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Braised Chicken in a Tomatillo Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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