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 .

Shub Lubana
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This recipe was wonderful. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Afaque Ahmed
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This recipe was great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make chicken dish.


Zindagi
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The chicken was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Lucito T
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The chicken was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Gods love-16 Savior07
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This recipe was very flavorful. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make chicken dish.


Javion Torrence
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This recipe was absolutely amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Munsif Ahmad
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This recipe was perfect. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make chicken dish.


Hafiz Ahsan Naveed
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This recipe was a hit with my family. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was absolutely amazing. I will be making this recipe again very soon.


Thalapathy Rasigan
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make chicken dish.


Zabar Ali
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I love this recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Niha Rika
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5 stars! This recipe is a must-try. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Bablu Ahmed
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This recipe was simply amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Kezia Mante
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Fantastic recipe! I was so glad I found it. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Margaret Njenga
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I have to agree with everyone else. This was a great recipe! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was absolutely amazing. I will be making this recipe again very soon.


Scott Gamble
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I was so impressed with this recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Khumo Mphogo
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5 stars! This recipe is a winner. The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Boitumelo Ndlela
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I found this recipe to be very easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make chicken dish.


Sm Sanu
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This recipe was absolutely delicious. I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.