Braised Chicken With Cilantro, Mint And Chiles Recipe

Name: Braised Chicken With Cilantro, Mint And Chiles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken drumsticks; 4 boneless chicken thighs, skinless; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; Salt; Freshly ground white pepper; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 cup (packed) cilantro, plus leaves for garnish; 1/2 cup (packed) mint leaves; 1 (small) onion, quartered; 2 poblano chiles, stemmed and seeded; 1 jalapeno, stemmed and seeded; 1/2 cup light cream or half-and-half; Sliced pickled jalapenos, cooked rice and warm naan, for serving

Servings: persons

4 chicken drumsticks
4 boneless chicken thighs, skinless
1 tablespoon ground coriander
Salt
Freshly ground white pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup (packed) cilantro, plus leaves for garnish
1/2 cup (packed) mint leaves
1 (small) onion, quartered
2 poblano chiles, stemmed and seeded
1 jalapeno, stemmed and seeded
1/2 cup light cream or half-and-half
Sliced pickled jalapenos, cooked rice and warm naan, for serving

1
Make 3 slashes to the bone in each drumstick. Rub the chicken all over with the coriander and season with salt and white pepper.
2
In a large Dutch oven or enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the oil. Add the chicken and cook over high heat, turning occasionally, until browned all over, about 8 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, combine the 1 cup of cilantro with the mint, onion, poblanos and jalapeno and blend until finely chopped. Add the cream and 1/2 cup of water and puree until smooth.
4
Pour the green sauce over the chicken and bring to a boil. Cover partially and simmer over moderately low heat until the chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle the chicken with cilantro and serve with jalapenos, rice and naan.

535

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken drumsticks, 4 boneless chicken thighs, skinless, 1 tablespoon ground coriander, Salt, and more.

Yes, Braised Chicken With Cilantro, Mint And Chiles 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.

Braised Chicken With Cilantro, Mint And Chiles

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