Chicken-Tomatillo Fajitas Recipe

Name: Chicken-Tomatillo Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: F&W; Try with fish too.; 4 whole chicken legs (3 pounds); 1/4 cup canola oil; Kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper; 1 pound tomatillos-husked, rinsed and chopped; 1 large jalapeno, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 bunch scallions, chopped; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups packed cilantro leaves and tender sprigs; Warm flour tortillas, sliced radishes, pico de gallo and sour cream, for serving

Servings: persons

F&W
Try with fish too.
4 whole chicken legs (3 pounds)
1/4 cup canola oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 pound tomatillos-husked, rinsed and chopped
1 large jalapeno, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 bunch scallions, chopped
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups packed cilantro leaves and tender sprigs
Warm flour tortillas, sliced radishes, pico de gallo and sour cream, for serving

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1. Preheat the oven to 450u00b0. Set a rack over a baking sheet. Rub the chicken with 2 tablespoons of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the chicken on the rack on the baking sheet. Roast for 45 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Let cool slightly, then discard the chicken skin and shred the meat.
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2. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the tomatillos, jalapeno, garlic and scallions. Cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until the tomatillos are softened, about 15 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil, then simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10 minutes.
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3. Into a blender, scrape the tomatillo mixture and add the cilantro; puree until smooth. Return the sauce to the skillet and add the shredded chicken. Simmer over moderate heat, stirring, until the chicken is heated through, 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Serve the chicken with tortillas, radishes, pico de gallo and sour cream.

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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: F&W, Try with fish too., 4 whole chicken legs (3 pounds), 1/4 cup canola oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken-Tomatillo Fajitas 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.

Chicken-Tomatillo Fajitas

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