Chicken in Coriander / Cilantro Sauce
- 1 12 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 skinless chicken thighs
- 2 large onions, peeled & sliced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 bunches fresh cilantro (** Reminder to use entire coriander, stems and leaf) or 2 bunches fresh coriander, separate stems and leaf then, coarsely chopped (** Reminder to use entire coriander, stems and leaf)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to your personal taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground (or to your personal taste)
- 2 tablespoons lemons, juice of (optional)
- Heat the oil in a large non stick fry pan.
- When it is hot, add the thighs in one layer and saute them over medium to high heat for 4 minutes on each side or until nicely browned.
- Remove the chicken to a platter.
- Add the onions to the dripping in the pan.
- Saute for 1 minute.
- Stir in the garlic, wine and coriander stems only (not leafs at this stage) and saute for 1 minute longer.
- Return the chicken to the pan, add lemon (if your using it) salt and pepper.
- Bring the surrounding liquid to the boil.
- Cover the pan, reduce the heat and boil gently for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the coriander leaves and serve 2 thighs per person.
- Serve with rice or cous cous.
olive oil, chicken, onions, white wine, cilantro, garlic, salt, black pepper, lemons
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chicken-in-coriander-cilantro-sauce-206487 (may not work)