CHICKEN WITH TOMATILLO SAUCE

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Make and share this Chicken With Tomatillo Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 chicken drumsticks
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt and pepper
1 lb tomatillo, husks removed
1/2 white onion, sliced
1 small jalapeno chile, chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
8 corn tortillas, cut into strips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°. On a baking sheet, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until browned and cooked through, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the tomatillos and just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender,a bout 5 minutes. using a slotted spoon, transfer the tomatillos to a food processor; reserve 1/3 cup cooking water. Puree the tomatillos with the onion, jalapeño, garlic and sugar.
  • In a skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add the tomatillo puree and cook, stirring, for 10 minutes. Stir in the reserved cooking water and 1 tablespoon cilantro. Top the tortilla strips with the chicken, sauce and remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.3, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 118.3, Sodium 142.8, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 5.9, Protein 32.5

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