Entomado De Pollo (Tomatillos and Chicken)

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 0
Entomado De Pollo (Tomatillos and Chicken) - A savory and spicy Mexican dish
in Mexican

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 chicken thighs
1 lemon
salt
pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 white onion , diced
1 tablespoon garlic clove , chopped
1 lb tomatillo , dehusked and chopped
2 chipotle peppers ( or more if you want more heat ! )
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
530
Sugar
4g
Fat
35g
Entomado De Pollo (Tomatillos and Chicken) is a traditional Mexican dish that is typically served with rice or tortillas. The dish is known for its rich, savory flavor and slightly spicy kick. It is a perfect meal for a cold winter night and is sure to warm you up from the inside out. The dish is made with chicken thighs that are first seared and then baked in a sauce made from tomatillos, chipotle peppers, and Mexican oregano. The result is a tender, flavorful chicken that is sure to please any palate.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and the juice of half a lemon.
3.Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
4.Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
5.Remove the chicken from the pan and place it in a baking dish.
6.In the same pan, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
7.Add the diced onion and garlic, and cook until soft and translucent.
8.Add the chopped tomatillos, chipotle peppers, Mexican oregano, and the juice of the other half of the lemon.
9.Cook for about 5 minutes, until the tomatillos are soft and the flavors have melded together.
10.Pour the tomatillo mixture over the chicken in the baking dish.
11.Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
12.Remove the foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes to let the sauce thicken.
13.Serve hot with rice or tortillas.

PROS

Entomado De Pollo is an incredibly flavorful and hearty dish that is perfect for cold winter nights.
The combination of tomatillos, chipotle peppers, and Mexican oregano gives the dish a savory and slightly spicy flavor profile that is sure to please any palate.
Additionally, the dish is relatively easy to make and can be prepared in under an hour.

CONS

This dish can be quite spicy for those who are not accustomed to it.
Additionally, the tomatillo sauce can be quite acidic, which some people may find off-putting.
Finally, while the dish is relatively healthy, it can be high in fat depending on the cut of chicken that is used.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tomatillos are a great source of vitamins A and C, and are also high in fiber. Additionally, chipotle peppers have been linked to lower cholesterol levels and improved digestion. Finally, chicken is an excellent source of protein and is also low in fat and calories when the skin is removed.

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