Suegra's Tomatillo Chicken
A flavorful chicken dish cooked with roasted tomatillos and various types of dried chiles.
Ingredients
- whole chicken (1 pound)
- fresh tomatillos (1 pound)
- dried red chile peppers (3 )
- dried California chile pods (2 )
- olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- salt (0 )
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place tomatillos, red chile peppers, and California chile pods in a small roasting pan or a rimmed baking sheet; roast for about 20 minutes, turning frequently. If chilies start to get too dark, transfer to a food processor or blender.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces; cook, turning to sear evenly on all sides.
- Combine tomatillos and chilies in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Season with salt; add to skillet with chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until chicken is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition
(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)
- kcal: 487
- fat: 34 g
- sats: 8 g
- carbs: 7 g
- fibre: 2 g
- protein: 38 g
- salt: 0 g