CHICKEN WITH TOMATILLO AND CILANTRO SAUCE

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Provided by Peter Hoffman

Categories     Food Processor     Chicken     Broil     Hot Pepper     Healthy     Tomatillo     Cilantro     Seed     Self

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound tomatillos, husked
3 serrano chiles, stemmed
2 whole skinless chicken breasts (about 2 1/2 pounds), halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra for garnish
1 teaspoon salt, plus extra for sprinkling
1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds, toasted 5 minutes in dry cast-iron pan over medium heat

Steps:

  • Move broiler rack into position closest to flame. Set broiler to medium. Place tomatillos and chiles on a rimmed baking sheet; broil until soft and blackened in spots, about 5 minutes. Turn; broil other side 5 minutes. Remove from broiler and transfer to a food processor; blend. Increase broiler heat to high. Place chicken on same baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Broil chicken until browned, about 9 minutes. Turn; broil other side 9 minutes. Heat oil in a large saucepan over low heat; cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Add pureed tomatillos and chiles; simmer uncovered, 2 minutes. Add cilantro and 1 teaspoon salt. Gently place chicken in sauce. Simmer, covered, until meat is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and cilantro. Serve with Roasted Kabocha Squash With Cumin Salt .

Gregg Denton
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I'm not a big fan of tomatillos, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was creamy and tangy, and it paired perfectly with the chicken. I'll definitely be making this again.


Manik Biswas
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra chili powder and cumin, and it was much better. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy.


Husnain sipra
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken is cooked to perfection and the tomatillo and cilantro sauce is amazing. I served it with rice and beans and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Mthokozisi Nhlokwana
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I love this recipe! The tomatillo and cilantro sauce is so flavorful and tangy. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mb Manik
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the tomatillo and cilantro sauce was creamy and tangy. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.


Kabeer Mehar
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I'm not a fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the recipe. The sauce was still flavorful and tangy, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Tahira Baloch
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The tomatillo and cilantro sauce was flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would make it again, but I would use less chili powder.


Great Mundando
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I love tomatillos, and this recipe did not disappoint. The sauce was flavorful and tangy, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Jeffrey Beasley
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This was an easy and delicious recipe. I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs, and they cooked in about 20 minutes. The sauce was flavorful and tangy, and it was great served over rice.


Mudassir Khanqahi
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I'm not a big fan of tomatillos, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was creamy and tangy, and it paired perfectly with the chicken. I'll definitely be making this again.


Zia kakar
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The tomatillo and cilantro sauce was so flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.