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Chicken Chili Verde

Savor the Best Chicken Chili Verde for Cozy Gatherings

Delight in Chicken Chili Verde, a vibrant and comforting dish perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 8 pieces Tomatillos Roasted
  • 2 pieces Poblano Peppers Roasted
  • 2 pieces Anaheim Peppers Roasted
  • 1 piece Jalapeño Pepper Adjust quantity for spiciness
  • 5 cloves Garlic Roasted unpeeled
  • 1 bunch Cilantro Fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs Or chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing
  • 1 medium Onion Diced

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • blender
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to broil and arrange the tomatillos, poblano, anaheim, jalapeño peppers, and unpeeled garlic on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil for about 10 minutes, turning halfway through.
  2. Once charred, transfer the vegetables to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to steam for about 10 minutes. Peel the skins off and set aside.
  3. In a blender, combine the roasted vegetables, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth, adding chicken stock for consistency.
  4. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Remove chicken and sauté diced onions in the same pot for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  6. Return chicken to the pot, pour in the verde sauce, stir, and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and let simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  7. Adjust seasoning before serving. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Adjust spice levels according to personal preference. Leftovers can enhance flavors overnight.

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