POACHED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATILLOS AND JALAPEñOS
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts can be easy to overcook, going from tender to rubbery in a matter of seconds. Not so here, where the breasts are cooked in chicken stock in a very low oven, which keeps them moist and juicy. Tomatillos, jalapeños and garlic, which are roasted at the same time, turn golden and soft before being chopped into a vibrant, cilantro-laced salsa. Make this on days when you don't mind having the oven on low for a couple of hours. It may take a while to cook, but most of that time is entirely hands-off.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, weekday, poultry, main course
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place racks in the top and bottom third of the oven and heat to 275 degrees. In the microwave or in a small pot on the stove, heat chicken stock until it comes to a simmer.
- Place chicken in a small baking dish and cover with hot chicken stock.
- On a rimmed baking sheet, toss together tomatillos, jalapeños, 2 tablespoons oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and cumin seeds. Spread into a single layer on the sheet, then nudge the tomatillos aside to make room in 1 corner for a small ramekin. Fill ramekin with garlic and remaining 4 tablespoons oil or more as needed to cover the garlic.
- Place chicken on top oven rack until chicken is cooked through (a thermometer inserted in the center should read 155 degrees), 55 minutes to 1 hour and 10 minutes. At the same time, bake tomatillos on bottom rack, tossing occasionally, until they are tender, and garlic is light golden, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. If chicken is ready before the tomatillos, remove it from the oven and leave it in the pan covered in stock to keep it warm until everything is done.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove garlic from oil and coarsely chop. Remove chicken from stock (save stock for another use; it can be frozen for up to 3 months), and slice the meat.
- To assemble, toss together tomatillos, chopped garlic, cilantro, scallions, lime zest and salt to taste. Drizzle fresh lime juice and garlic oil all over the chicken and avocado if you like, and season with salt. Serve with the tomatillo salsa.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 573, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 765 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Chima Godwin
[email protected]This dish was disappointing. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Syed Shakhawath Hossain
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a great meal.
bijoy Bhowmick
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a great meal.
lucifer99 Gaming
[email protected]Easy and delicious recipe. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!
Nontembiso Fani
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the sauce was flavorful and slightly spicy. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.
Muzaffar Shah
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Imaan Enderman
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was flavorful and slightly spicy. Served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.
Lentu Joseph
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tomatillos, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. Served it with rice and it was a great meal.
Jhangir Mithe
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was flavorful and slightly spicy. Served it with rice and beans and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
Ben Cheadle
[email protected]Easy and delicious recipe. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful. Served it with rice and it was a great meal.
Hasaan Mirani
[email protected]Tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and spicy. Served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.
Rotimi jemimah
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was tangy and flavorful.
Kkhokon kkhokon
[email protected]This recipe was a winner! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the sauce was flavorful and slightly spicy. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
Sabah Sal
[email protected]Easy to make and packed with flavor. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked in about 15 minutes. The tomatillo-jalapeño sauce was tangy and spicy, but not too hot. Served it with rice and beans and it was a great meal.
aychok
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful and the sauce was delicious. Served it over rice and it was a hit with the whole family.
porkas Roy
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The tomatillos and jalapeños added a perfect amount of tangy heat, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again!