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Tomatillo Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 pounds tomatillos (husks removed), washed and halved
1 T. vegetable oil
1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut into 10 pieces, wings reserved for another use
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 jalapeņos, chopped
1/2 medium chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 can (15 oz.) hominy, drained (optional)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Directions:
Directions:
1. In a food processor, puree tomatillos: set aside. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to pot, skin side down. Cook until browned on one side, 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

2. Add jalapeņos and onion to pot and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly softened, 3 to 5 min. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tomatillo puree and hominy, if using; season with salt and pepper. Nestle chicken, skin side up, in sauce. Cover pot; simmer until chicken is cooked through, 22 to 25 minutes. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and pepper.
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Number Of Servings:
Serves 6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
Total time: 45 min.

 

 

 

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