SLOW COOKED CHICKEN WITH TOMATILLOS, POTATOES, JALAPENOS AND FRE

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A very savory chicken dish from Mexico using local herbs. The aroma of this dish cooking ever so slowly in the crock pot will tempt you to open the cover and sample!

Provided by Witch Doctor

Categories     Stew

Time 6h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium white onion, cut into 1/4 inch thick rounds
salt
4 medium red skin boiling potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 1 pound)
8 skinless chicken thighs (bone in or out, 1 1/2 pounds)
1/3 cup fresh epazote leaves, loosely packed (or 1 cup cilantro leaves, loosely packed)
1 1/4 lbs medium tomatillos, husked, rinsed and sliced 1/4 inch thick (8 to 12)
1/4 cup sliced canned pickled jalapeno pepper
2 tablespoons jalapeno juice

Steps:

  • Spread the onion over the bottom of a slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt. Continue with layers of the potato slices, chicken thighs, epazote or cilantro and then Tomatillos. Sprinkling salt evenly over each layer before moving on to the next. Scatter the jalapeno slices over everything, then drizzle on the pickling juice. Cover and slow cook on high for 6 hours.
  • Carefully transfer a portion of the pollo Pulquero onto each dinner plate. If there is a large amount of juice in the cooker, tip or ladle it into a saucepan, set it over high heat and boil quickly to reduce to a rich consistency. Taste and season with more salt, if needed, then drizzle over each serving. Sprinkle each portion with chopped cilantro.
  • Variations:.
  • Pork shoulder and beef chuck, cut into 1 inch cubes are excellent substitutes for the chicken thighs. If available, use banana leaves and line the slow cooker or Dutch oven before assembling all the parts.
  • Oven Version:.
  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Layer the dish as described above in a medium large (4 to 6 quarts, 10 to 12 inch diameter) heavy pot, preferably a Dutch oven. Set the lid in place and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the lid and bake 15 to 20 minutes longer to reduce the juices. Spoon directly from the pot onto plates.

Bhawana Rai
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less jalapeños next time.


Damilola Arewa
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I love this dish! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the tomatillo sauce is the perfect balance of tart and spicy. I highly recommend this recipe!


M. Ahsan
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the tomatillos, potatoes, and jalapeños added a lot of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Fgh Gy
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the tomatillo sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Banita Goodson
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Lori Cogbill
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I love this dish! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the tomatillo sauce is the perfect balance of tart and spicy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Diezel Moko
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the tomatillos, potatoes, and jalapeños added a lot of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Bashir Abbas
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavors and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Pashton Lala
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less jalapeños next time.


Joya Tannous
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I love this dish! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the tomatillo sauce is the perfect balance of tart and spicy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Afran Faruk
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the tomatillos, potatoes, and jalapeños added a lot of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Sk Shadin Khan
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the tomatillo sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Siyamthanda Xaba
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Trishan das
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavors and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Idiot Sandwich
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the tomatillos, potatoes, and jalapeños added a lot of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Abdul9898 I7
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the tomatillo sauce is the perfect balance of tart and spicy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Muna Malik
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for an easy and tasty weeknight meal.


Mudy Best
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the tomatillos, potatoes, and jalapeños added a perfect balance of tartness, sweetness, and heat. I will definitely be making this again!