Suegra's Tomatillo Chicken

3 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Ready In: 30 min

“Chicken pieces are seared and then simmered in a tomatillo sauce. This is my mother in law's recipe from the state of Zacatecas, Mexico. Serve with warm tortillas and your choice of rice or beans as side. We recommend a cold cola pop to accompany your delicious meal.” - by Cyber Pana

Ingredients

1 (3 1/2) pound whole chicken, cut into 6 pieces
1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed
2 dried California chile pods
3 dried red chile peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place the tomatillos, California chilies, and red chile peppers into a small roasting pan or a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for about 20 minutes, turning frequently. If the chilies start to get too dark, remove them and place into a food processor or blender.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook, turning to sear evenly on all sides.
Combine the tomatillos and chilies in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Season with salt to taste. Pour this mixture in with the chicken. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until chicken is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
487 cal
24%

Fat
33.7 g
52%

Carbs
7.1 g
2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Toney Miller

Jan. 6, 2008

"The dish is a nice idea but the tomatillos have a very sourish flavor once roasted. You will need to cut the flavor with a small amount of suger. ..." See more"

JONTX11

May. 18, 2008

"This was a great recipe! I did put a tablespoon of sugar in the blender with the tomatillos and peppers but that is all I changed. When I tasted the sauce at first I thought WOW! this is hot but af..." See moreter it cooked it had just the right amount of spice! I made rice to eat with it!"