Description
Tender chicken simmered in a smoky, tangy green sauce made from roasted poblanos and tomatillos.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs neutral oil
- 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg) boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium red, white or yellow onion, diced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1.5 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tsp dried Mexican oregano (or regular oregano)
- 4 poblano peppers
- 1.5 lbs (680g) tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 cups (480ml) chicken broth
- ½ cup (20g) fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
Instructions
- Roast the peppers and tomatillos: Place poblanos and tomatillos on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil on high for 10 minutes, turning halfway, until blistered and charred. Transfer poblanos to a bowl or container with a lid, cover, and let steam for 10 minutes.
- Cook the chicken and onions: Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and onion, cook until cooked through stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Stir in cumin, salt, and oregano. Cook 30 seconds.
- Simmer the chicken: Add broth to the pot with the chicken, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 20 minutes over medium-low heat.
- Prep the peppers: Remove the peppers from the container and the skins should pull away rather easily. It doesn't have to be perfect, just most of the skin. Also remove stems, veins on this inside and the seeds. If you want a spicier chili, keep the veins in and/or the seeds. Then set aside.
- Blend the sauce: Add tomatillos, poblanos, and garlic to a blender. Blend until mostly smooth. Add cilantro and blend until smooth and bright green.
- Finish: After the chicken has simmered 20 minutes, pour the green sauce into the pot with chicken. Stir, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook uncovered 10 minutes. Taste and add more salt as desired.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with avocado, cotija, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve with tortillas, chips, or over cauliflower rice.
Notes
Make it soupier: Add 1-2 more cups of broth for a thinner consistency.
Make it thicker: Use only 1.5 cups broth and simmer uncovered for the last 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 7.4 g
- Sodium: 954 mg
- Fat: 6.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 13.2 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14.9 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
