Tomatillo and Chayote Chicken Recipe

Name: Tomatillo and Chayote Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 cups shaved onion; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs; 3 cups diced chayote; 3 tomatillos, chopped; 2 serrano chiles, sliced; 12 garlic cloves, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slice; 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano; 3 tablespoons Cotija cheese; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; Lime wedges

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups shaved onion
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
3 cups diced chayote
3 tomatillos, chopped
2 serrano chiles, sliced
12 garlic cloves, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slice
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
3 tablespoons Cotija cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges

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Preheat oven to 325.2.
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Melt 1 tablespoon butter.
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Pour into a 13 x 9inch glass or ceramic baking dish; tilt to coat bottom of dish.
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Top with onion.3.
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Rub salt into chicken; arrange chicken over onion.
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Combine chayote, tomatillos, and serrano chiles; tuck between thighs.
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Scatter garlic over chicken; sprinkle with oregano.4.
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Cut 1 tablespoon butter into pieces; scatter over dish.
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Cover; bake at 325 for 1 hour or until a thermometer registers 180.5.
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Uncover; bake 45 minutes, basting every 5 to 10 minutes.6.
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Sprinkle cotija cheese over chicken; drizzle with basting juices.
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Bake 10 minutes.
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Top with cilantro; serve with lime wedges.

999

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, divided, 2 cups shaved onion, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, and more.

Yes, Tomatillo and Chayote Chicken 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.

Tomatillo and Chayote Chicken

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