Suegra's Tomatillo Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (3 1/2) pound whole chicken, cut into 6 pieces
• 1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed
• 2 dried california chile pods
• 3 dried red chile peppers
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (200 degrees c). place the tomatillos, california chilies, and red chile peppers into a small roasting pan or a rimmed baking sheet. roast for about 20 minutes, turning frequently. if the chilies start to get too dark, remove them and place into a food processor or blender.
• heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add chicken pieces and cook, turning to sear evenly on all sides.
• combine the tomatillos and chilies in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. season with salt to taste. pour this mixture in with the chicken. reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until chicken is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.