This robust New Mexican-style green chili sauce delivers a complex balance of earthy heat and bright acidity. Made with roasted green chilies, fresh tomatillos, and aromatic spices like cumin and oregano, it simmers for hours to develop a deep, savory flavor profile. The result is a versatile, thick sauce that clings beautifully to proteins. It is an essential condiment for authentic regional dishes, adding a kick to everything from simple rice bowls to hearty steaks. Ideal for meal prepping, this sauce freezes well and improves with age, making it a staple for any home cook who loves bold, spicy flavors.
Green Chili – Triple Hhh (Howard’S Hotter’N Hell
Description
This robust New Mexican-style green chili sauce delivers a complex balance of earthy heat and bright acidity. Made with roasted green chilies, fresh tomatillos, and aromatic spices like cumin and oregano, it simmers for hours to develop a deep, savory flavor profile. The result is a versatile, thick sauce that clings beautifully to proteins. It is an essential condiment for authentic regional dishes, adding a kick to everything from simple rice bowls to hearty steaks. Ideal for meal prepping, this sauce freezes well and improves with age, making it a staple for any home cook who loves bold, spicy flavors.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat oil in a heavy cast-iron skillet over high heat.
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Season chicken breasts and brown them in batches until golden on all sides.
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Transfer browned chicken to a large saucepan.
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In the same skillet, add onions and minced garlic, cooking until onions are soft and translucent.
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Stir in oregano, cumin powder, ground red chili, and red chili flakes; cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
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Transfer the onion-spice mixture to the saucepan with the chicken.
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Add chopped tomato, tomatillos, chopped green chilies, and chicken broth to the saucepan.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.
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Add water as needed during simmering to maintain a thick sauce consistency.
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Just before serving, mix cornstarch with a small amount of water to create a slurry.
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Stir the cornstarch slurry into the chili and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened to desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 385.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9.4g15%
- Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
- Cholesterol 192.9mg65%
- Sodium 168.0mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 70.4g141%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
