CHICKEN WITH TOMATILLOS AND CILANTRO
If you've never cooked with tomatillos, this is a great place to start! This is a close adaptation from Steven Raichlen's "Big Flavor Cookbook" (great book!), and has been a favorite as it is fresh, easy to make, adaptable, and lower in calories and fats. I've served it on rice as well as in tortillas. It can be made ahead to reheat, and has contemporary feel in its fresh flavors. I like to use skinned, deboned chicken thighs, although Mr. Raichlen uses breasts.
Provided by JaniceJean
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.1, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 144.7, Sodium 131, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 6.4, Protein 54.5
CHICKEN WITH TOMATILLO AND CILANTRO SAUCE
Provided by Peter Hoffman
Categories Food Processor Chicken Broil Hot Pepper Healthy Tomatillo Cilantro Seed Self
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Move broiler rack into position closest to flame. Set broiler to medium. Place tomatillos and chiles on a rimmed baking sheet; broil until soft and blackened in spots, about 5 minutes. Turn; broil other side 5 minutes. Remove from broiler and transfer to a food processor; blend. Increase broiler heat to high. Place chicken on same baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Broil chicken until browned, about 9 minutes. Turn; broil other side 9 minutes. Heat oil in a large saucepan over low heat; cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Add pureed tomatillos and chiles; simmer uncovered, 2 minutes. Add cilantro and 1 teaspoon salt. Gently place chicken in sauce. Simmer, covered, until meat is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and cilantro. Serve with Roasted Kabocha Squash With Cumin Salt .
CHICKEN TAMALES WITH TOMATILLO-CILANTRO SAUCE
While tamales are one of Mexico's most famous street foods, they are also one of its most popular party foods, which is fitting since a tamal is packaged like a small gift waiting to be unwrapped. The many steps involved in tamal making have discouraged countless cooks. But they should not, because the process is very easy. And if you gather a few friends to help with the assembling, you can have a tamal-making party before the real party begins.
Provided by Lourdes Castro
Categories Chicken Poach Steam Cinco de Mayo Dinner Cornmeal Corn Tomatillo Jalapeño Cilantro Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 24 tamales
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Poach and shred the chicken:
- Combine the onion, garlic, salt, and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the chicken breasts, bay leaves, and oregano and decrease the heat to a simmer. Cook the chicken, partially covered, for 35 minutes, or until cooked through. To check for doneness, slit the chicken in half to make sure the interior is no longer pink.
- Allow the chicken to cool in the broth. When cool enough to handle, remove the chicken from the pan. Strain and reserve the broth. Shred the chicken by hand by pulling apart the fibers of the chicken with your fingers and set aside.
- Make the Tomatillo-Cilantro Sauce:
- Combine the tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro, garlic, and water in a blender and purée until well blended.
- Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium heat.
- When the oil is hot, add the onion and sauté until the onion is limp and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the tomatillo mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
- Add the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir to coat. Allow to cook for 3 more minutes. Check the seasoning and adjust if needed. Set aside.
- Prepare the corn husks
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil then remove from heat. Add the corn husks, making sure to submerge them under water, and cover the pot. Soak the corn husks in the pot for 20 minutes. They should be soft and flexible, and take on a deep beige color. Remove the corn husks from the water and wrap them in a damp paper towel until you are ready to use them.
- Prepare the tamal dough:
- To make the masa, combine the masa harina with 2 cups of the reserved chicken broth and mix well. The masa should have the consistency of a stiff dough. Set aside.
- Put the lard in a mixing bowl. Beat the lard with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add half of the masa and beat until well blended. Add the 3 tablespoons of the reserved chicken broth and the remaining masa and continue beating until a teaspoon of the dough dropped into a cup of cold water floats, about 10 minutes. If after 15 minutes of constant beating your dough does not float, move on (despite it not floating, the dough will be fine).
- Sprinkle the baking powder and the salt over the dough and mix in well.
- Assemble the tamales:
- Place a corn husk lengthwise in front of you with the wide side closest to you. Spread 2 tablespoons of the dough all over the bottom half (wide side) of the corn husk, leaving about a 1-inch-wide border on the left and right sides.
- Place 2 heaping tablespoons of the filling lengthwise down the center of the dough. Pick up the two long sides of the cornhusk and unite them. Allow the dough to surround the filling by pinching together the corn husk where the dough comes together. Roll both sides of the corn husks in the same direction over the tamal. Fold down the empty top section of the cornhusk and secure it by tying a thin strip of corn husk around the tamal (the top will be open).
- Repeat this process until all the corn husks or tamal dough are used up.
- Steam the tamales:
- Create a tamal steamer by crumpling a large piece of aluminum foil into a large ball. Place the foil ball in the center of a large saucepan and arrange the tamales "standing up" around it. You can stand tamales in front of each other; just make sure that the open end of the tamal is facing upward.
- Pour in 1/2 inch of water. Cover tightly with a lid and simmer for 40 minutes.
- Serve:
- Serve warm accompanied by Mexican crema.
LAYERED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH TOMATILLO-CILANTRO SAUCE
A layered enchilada dish that is creamy and rich with a tangy tomatillo sauce. Delicious! From Bon Appetit September issue of this year. The amount of cheese could easily be reduced for this dish, but mmm...yum! The kids loved it!
Provided by lisar
Categories Poultry
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450.
- Mix tomatillos, chicken broth and garlic cloves in a large saucepan. Cover and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently until tomatillos are soft, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer hot mixture to processor. Add sliced green onions, cilantro and sliced chile; blend mixture to coarse puree (Note: be extremely careful when processing hot liquids). Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- Overlap 6 tortillas in a sprayed 13 x 9 pan. Top with half of the chicken strips and half of the mozzarella strips. Pour 2 cups tomatillo sauce evenly over. Top with remaining tortillas, chicken and mozzarella. Pour 1 ½ cups tomatillo sauce over, then whipping cream. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake until bubbly, about 25 minutes. Cool enchiladas 10 minutes. Serve with remaining tomatillos sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.1, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 15.9, Cholesterol 138.1, Sodium 451.6, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 6.1, Protein 35
CHICKEN WITH TOMATILLO SAUCE
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
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
CHICKEN TOMATILLO CHILI
I really love this recipe. I make it all year round, Even the kids like it! Inspired by Country Living Magazine, January 2001. Pork tenderloin can be used as well. Be sure to top with chopped cilantro. It is great without BUT so much better with it!
Provided by Chicagoland Chef du
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Add oil to pot. Over medium heat, sauté chicken, season with salt, cook until no longer pink. About 3-4 minutes. Remove chicken from pot, set aside.
- In the mean time, in a food processor, make a flavor paste. Combine tomatillos, green chilies and jalapeño and blend until thick & smooth. May need to make 2 batches.
- Add more oil if desired, add onions and garlic, sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Careful not to burn the garlic. Add chicken back to pot. Add cumin and coriander. Stir.
- Add the flavor paste, green chilies, chicken broth and beans to the cooked chicken pieces.
- Simmer for at least 45 minutes or until desired thickness is achieved. I prefer to simmer longer, for up to 2 hours.
- Top with cilantro at serving.
- Serve with warm torn flour tortillas or crispy tortilla chips.
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATILLO SALSA
I had a jar of tomatillo salsa in the pantry and decided to create an easy week night dish full of flavor. This sure fit the bill. DH asked me to write it down before I forgot what I did so I could duplicate it again. I'm watching fat, so I didn't add cheese or sour cream to my portion, but it was still delicious. Cleanup is a breeze -just throw the foil away!
Provided by PanNan
Categories Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line baking tray with aluminum foil.
- Place chicken breasts on foil.
- Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle with cumin seed.
- Place 1/4 of onion slices on each chicken breast half.
- Cover all with tomatillo salsa.
- Place another sheet of aluminum foil on top of chicken breasts and fold all four sides until sealed very tight.
- Bake foil packet on tray in 375 oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and carefully remove top foil sheet.
- Place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each chicken breast half.
- Sprinkle all with chopped cilantro.
- Return to the oven uncovered.
- Remove from the oven when cheese has melted.
- Meanwhile heat tortillas.
- Serve one chicken breast per person.
- Place a tbsp of sour cream on top of each chicken breast half.
- Serve with hot tortillas and refried or borracho beans.
LAYERED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH TOMATILLO-CILANTRO SAUCE
The tortillas and filling are layered (instead of rolled) to reduce prep time.
Categories Milk/Cream Chicken Garlic Onion Bake Mozzarella Hot Pepper Tomatillo Cilantro Tortillas Bon Appétit
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Mix tomatillos, chicken broth, and garlic cloves in large saucepan. Cover and bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat; simmer gently until tomatillos are soft, about 10 minutes. Transfer hot mixture to processor. Add sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and sliced chile; blend mixture to coarse puree. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- Overlap 6 tortillas in 13x9x2-inch oval or rectangular baking dish. Top tortillas with half of chicken strips and half of mozzarella strips. Pour 2 cups tomatillo sauce evenly over. Top with remaining tortillas, chicken strips, and mozzarella. Pour 1 1/2 cups tomatillo sauce over, then whipping cream. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until bubbling, about 25 minutes. Cool enchiladas 10 minutes. Serve with remaining tomatillo sauce.
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