Suegra's Tomatillo Chicken

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Suegra's Tomatillo Chicken

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

Basic Margarita

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 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.

Step 2

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

Step 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

Suegra's Tomatillo Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 486.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 37.8g 76%

Carbohydrates: 7.1g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2.4g 9%

Sugars: 4.5g

Fat: 33.7g 52%

Saturated Fat: 8.1g 40%

Cholesterol: 107.6mg 36%

Vitamin A Iu: 486.7IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 16.9mg 130%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 26%

Vitamin C: 13.5mg 23%

Folate: 15.1mcg 4%

Calcium: 26mg 3%

Iron: 2.6mg 15%

Magnesium: 50.5mg 18%

Potassium: 564.9mg 16%

Sodium: 101.4mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 302.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.