Best 7 Chicken With Tomatillo Sauce And Braised Fruit Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to Mexico with this vibrant and flavorful dish, "Chicken with Tomatillo Sauce and Braised Fruit." Indulge in tender chicken pieces smothered in a tangy tomatillo sauce, complemented by the sweetness of braised fruit. This tantalizing main course is a symphony of textures and flavors, sure to delight your taste buds. Accompanying this main attraction are three equally enticing recipes: "Tomatillo Salsa," a versatile condiment bursting with freshness; "Mexican Rice," a fluffy and flavorful side dish; and "Tres Leches Cake," a moist and milky dessert that will leave you craving for more. Prepare to tantalize your palate with this comprehensive culinary experience, offering a taste of Mexico's rich culinary heritage.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BRAISED CHICKEN WITH TOMATILLOS AND JALAPENOS



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tomatillos, husked
2 jalapenos
Extra-virgin olive oil
4 chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat and skin
4 chicken legs
Kosher salt
1 large Spanish onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
3 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
2 cups chicken stock
2 limes, zested and juiced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus a few more leaves for garnish
1/2 cup sour cream
2 limes, zested and juiced

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Preheat the grill.
  • Place the tomatillos and jalapenos on the grill and cook until the skins char and blister, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the tomatillos and jalapenos from the grill and let cool.
  • Coat a large, wide straight-sided saute pan with olive oil and bring to medium-high heat.
  • Sprinkle the chicken generously with salt. Add the chicken legs and thighs, skin-side down, to the hot pan. Brown the chicken well on all sides. Remove from the pan and reserve.
  • Ditch the excess fat from the pan and add a few drops of new oil. Add the onions, season with salt and cook until the onions are very soft and aromatic, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • While the onions are cooking, coarsely chop the tomatillos and reserve. Chop the jalapenos into 1/4-inch dice and reserve with the tomatillos. If you want to tone down the heat, remove the seeds from the jalapenos before chopping.
  • Add the garlic to the pan with the onions and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the reserved tomatillos and jalapenos. Stir to combine and add the chicken stock, lime juice and zest. Taste and season with salt if needed (it probably will).
  • Return the chicken to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and let cook for 15 more minutes. This will allow the stock to reduce. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.
  • For the sour cream: Combine the sour cream with the lime zest and juice and reserve.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and stir in the cilantro.
  • Spoon the sauce over the chicken, sprinkle with cilantro leaves and serve with the lime sour cream.
  • Beverage Pairing Suggestion: Light Lager

BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH TOMATILLOS



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Part stew, part braise, these chicken thighs become fall-apart tender in under an hour without the aid of any fancy appliances. Simmered in a tangy broth made from tomatillos and garlic, the sauce becomes delightfully thick and chicken-y, perfect for garnishing with lime, radishes and plenty of cilantro. It's terrific as is, served with tortillas for dipping, but a can of rinsed hominy, beans or cooked rice adds some nice heft.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, weekday, poultry, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/2 to 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or legs
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 red or yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 pound tomatillos, husks removed, chopped
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, seeds removed if you like
4 cups chicken stock
1 (15-ounce) can hominy, chickpeas or other beans, rinsed and drained (or use 2 cups cooked rice)
4 radishes, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus 1 lime, halved, for serving
1 1/2 cups cilantro, tender leaves and stems
Corn tortillas, for serving

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.
  • Add hominy and 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 radish, 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 radish mixture, some cilantro and tortillas alongside for sopping up all the goods.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 693, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1670 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN WITH TOMATILLO SAUCE AND BRAISED FRUIT



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Provided by Roberto Santibañez

Categories     Chicken     Fruit     Garlic     Herb     Onion     Pepper     Sauté     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (3-pound) chicken, quartered
1 tablespoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, halved, thinly sliced crosswise
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons minced chipotle chiles (from canned chipotles in adobo)*
2 pounds tomatillos, husked, rinsed, quartered
1 cinnamon stick
1 pound pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 ounces dried apricots (about 2/3 cup)
3 ounces dried cherries (about 1/2 cup packed)
3 green onions, chopped
10 large fresh epazote leaves,** finely chopped (optional)
Warm corn tortillas
*Available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets.
**A fresh herb that is available at Latin markets.

Steps:

  • Rub chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.
  • Heat oil in a heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate. Add onion to pot; sauté 2 minutes. Add garlic and chipotles; stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatillos and cinnamon stick; return chicken pieces to pot. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes. Add pears, apricots, and cherries and simmer until pears are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Transfer to serving dish; sprinkle with chopped green onions and epazote, if desired. Serve with warm tortillas.

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 .

TOMATILLO CHICKEN



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This chicken stew uses the flavor of the whole chicken and tangy tomatillos and traditional Mexican enhancements such as cilantro, garlic, and onion to full advantage.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds tomatillos (husks removed), washed and halved
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut into 10 pieces (wings reserved for another use)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 jalapenos, chopped
1/2 medium white onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 can (15 ounces) hominy (optional), drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a food processor, puree tomatillos; set aside. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. 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.
  • Add jalapenos and onion to pot and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes. 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 g, Fat 27 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 44 g

TOMATO CHICKEN



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This is a delicious recipe. I have been enjoying this for a long time.

Provided by sandradxb

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 chicken thighs
4 tomatoes, quartered
8 cloves garlic, minced
4 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon coconut oil

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, chili powder, turmeric, and salt in a large, heavy pot over high heat; cook and stir until the chicken begins to brown; reduce heat to medium-low and allow mixture to simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle with coconut oil to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 105.6 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 769.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CHICKEN WITH GARLIC-TOMATO SAUCE



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My husband and I made up this recipe as we went along, and we love the way it turned out. It reminds us me something found at Italian restaurants. -Angela Schellenberg of Steinbach, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup Italian tomato sauce
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • Sprinkle both sides of chicken with pepper. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken on each side in 1 teaspoon oil. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute tomatoes and garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute. Add carrots; saute 2-3 minutes longer. Combine the tomato sauce, broth, tomato paste and rosemary; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. , Return chicken to the pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and carrots are crisp-tender. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose ripe tomatillos: Look for tomatillos that are firm and have a deep green color. Avoid any tomatillos that are bruised or have brown spots.
  • Roast the tomatillos: Roasting the tomatillos brings out their sweetness and flavor. Be sure to roast them until they are slightly charred.
  • Use a blender to make the sauce: A blender is the best way to get a smooth and creamy sauce. Be sure to blend the sauce until it is completely smooth.
  • Season the sauce to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a bit of sour cream or yogurt to make the sauce more creamy.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: This dish goes well with rice, beans, or tortillas. You can also serve it with a side of salad or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

This chicken with tomatillo sauce and braised fruit is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The tomatillo sauce is flavorful and tangy, and the braised fruit adds a touch of sweetness. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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