Suegra's Tomatillo Chicken

Suegra's tomatilla chicken recipe sears chicken pieces in oil then simmers them in a tomatillo sauce made with dried chile peppers for a zesty dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 487 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed
• 3 dried red chile peppers
• 1 (3 1/2) pound whole chicken, cut into 6 pieces
• 2 dried California chile pods

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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.