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Suegra's Tomatillo Chicken

By: Cyber Pana  
"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."

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Wine zinfandel
Cocktail Tequila Sunrise
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook, turning to sear evenly on all sides.
  3. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 487 | Total Fat: 33.7g | Cholesterol: 108mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2008 by Toney Miller 
The dish is a nice idea but the tomatillos have a very sourish flavor once roasted. You will... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2008 by JONTX11 
This was a great recipe! I did put a tablespoon of sugar in the blender with the tomatillos... MORE

 
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