Chicken With Tomatillos And Cilantro
- 1 lb tomatillo, husked
- 1 1/2 lbs skinless chicken, cut in approximately 2 inch diameter pieces
- kosher salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 1 seeded minced jalapeno
- 1 -2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Roast husked, rinsed tomatillos in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until browned on all sides and soft (about 8-10 minutes)- use tongs to turn.
- Transfer tomatillos to food processor and coarsely grind.
- Wash and dry chicken, season liberally with salt and pepper.
- Saute onions, scallions and jalapeno in olive oil until soft- approximately 4 minutes.
- Increase heat to high and add chicken, cooking until lightly seared, approximately 2 minutes.
- Still in tomatillo, lime juice, and sugar, and simmer until done.
- Stir in cilantro and cook for one minute.
- Correct seasoning, adding salt or sugar to taste.
- Serve with rice or tortillas.
chicken, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil, onion, scallions, jalapeno, lime juice, sugar, fresh cilantro
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chicken-with-tomatillos-and-cilantro-118743 (may not work)