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Green Tomatillo Chicken

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This Mexican main features Chicken legs w/thighs, Salad oil, Fresh tomatillos*, Onion, chopped. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 530.7
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Mexican main features Chicken legs w/thighs, Salad oil, Fresh tomatillos*, Onion, chopped. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 4 Whole Chicken legs w/thighs
  • 2 tablespoon Salad oil
  • 1 pound Fresh tomatillos*
  • 1 Large Onion,chopped
  • 2 Large Fresh jalapeno chilies
  • 1 Garlic Clove,pressed/minced
  • 1/2 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
  1. 1
    Salt Pepper * - cored and chopped ======================================================= ================== 1.
  2. 2
    Remove chicken skin.
  3. 3
    Pour oil into 10-12" frying pan over medium-high heat.
  4. 4
    Add chicken and brown, turning as needed, 8-12 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add tomatillos, onion, chilies, and garlic.
  6. 6
    Cover and
  7. 7
    simmer , turning chicken occasionally, until meat is no longer pink at thigh bone (
  8. 8
    cut to test), about 30 minutes.
  9. 9
    With a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a platter; keep warm.
  10. 10
    Boil sauce, uncovered, over high heat until most of the liquid evaporates, 6-8 minutes.
  11. 11
    Pour sauce over chicken.
  12. 12
    Sprinkle with cilantro.
  13. 13
    Add salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 530.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.0g44%
Saturated Fat 6.5g33%
Cholesterol 133.5mg45%
Sodium 129.3mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 25.2g9%
Dietary Fiber 8.5g34%
Sugars 1.7g
Protein 43.2g87%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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