BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH TOMATILLOS
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add to pot, skin side down and cook, without disturbing, until skin has rendered most of the fat and is a nice golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. (You want it to be very deeply golden brown so that it stays nice and brown as it braises.)
- Using tongs, flip the chicken and continue to cook until nicely browned on the other side, another 5 or so minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a plate or cutting board, leaving all the fat and golden bits behind. Add smashed garlic and half of the sliced onion. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatillos and half of the jalapeño and season with salt and pepper. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and add chicken back in, skin side up (they will not submerge all the way; that's fine). Simmer, uncovered, until tomatillos have completely broken down and the sauce has thickened, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Continue to cook until flavors have melded and the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon (it should be looser than tomato sauce, thicker than soup), another 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine remaining onion, remaining jalapeño and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
- Serve each piece of chicken with sauce spooned around. Top with jalapeno mixture and cilantro.
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Balior Balior
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken thighs and this recipe is definitely a keeper. The tomatillo sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to the chicken.
Miguel Flores
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made a big batch of chicken thighs on the weekend and then used them to make this dish during the week. It was a delicious and easy meal.
Mahaziben bintay srity Mahaziben
[email protected]I love the way the tomatillo sauce pairs with the chicken. It's a unique and flavorful combination that I've never had before.
robbyn august
[email protected]This dish is a great way to add some variety to your weeknight dinner routine. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Christophe Kalil
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken thighs, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The chicken was actually really good and the tomatillo sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
Dalton Larsen
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tomatillos. I had a bunch of tomatillos that were about to go bad, so I decided to make this dish. It was a delicious way to use them up.
Marcus batchelor
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making it again.
Motiur Rahoman
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the tomatillo sauce and they always ask for seconds.
David Dale
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken thighs and this recipe is definitely a keeper. The tomatillo sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to the chicken.
Asera Frankana
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few simple ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful and satisfying meal.
sark Ernest
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made a big batch of chicken thighs on the weekend and then used them to make this dish during the week. It was a delicious and easy meal.
Emanuela Lila
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to make. I usually serve it with rice and black beans.
Qayyum Khokhar
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tomatillos, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The tomatillo sauce is actually really good and it pairs perfectly with the chicken. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
Aaron Pickens
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is moist and juicy, and the tomatillo sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I highly recommend this dish.
dullis dulla
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making it again.
Abdo Zayton
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the tomatillo sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it over rice and everyone loved it.