Chicken With Tomatillos And Cilantro Recipe

Name: Chicken With Tomatillos And Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb tomatillo, husked; 1 1/2 lbs skinless chicken, cut in approximately 2 inch diameter pieces; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 4 scallions, chopped; 1 seeded minced jalapeno; 1 -2 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 lb tomatillo, husked
1 1/2 lbs skinless chicken, cut in approximately 2 inch diameter pieces
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
4 scallions, chopped
1 seeded minced jalapeno
1 -2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 - 1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Roast husked, rinsed tomatillos in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until browned on all sides and soft (about 8-10 minutes)- use tongs to turn.
2
Transfer tomatillos to food processor and coarsely grind.
3
Wash and dry chicken, season liberally with salt and pepper.
4
Saute onions, scallions and jalapeno in olive oil until soft- approximately 4 minutes.
5
Increase heat to high and add chicken, cooking until lightly seared, approximately 2 minutes.
6
Still in tomatillo, lime juice, and sugar, and simmer until done.
7
Stir in cilantro and cook for one minute.
8
Correct seasoning, adding salt or sugar to taste.
9
Serve with rice or tortillas.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb tomatillo, husked, 1 1/2 lbs skinless chicken, cut in approximately 2 inch diameter pieces, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Tomatillos And Cilantro 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 With Tomatillos And Cilantro

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