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Suegra's Tomatillo Chicken
Photo: Lily Banse

Suegra's Tomatillo Chicken

6 ingredients 10 min + 20 min 4 servings openrecipes
Suegra's Tomatillo Chicken

"Chicken pieces are seared and then simmered in a tomatillo sauce. This is my mother in law's recipe from the state of Zacatecas, Mexico. Serve with warm tortillas and your choice of rice or beans as side. We recommend a cold cola pop to accompany your delicious meal."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

290
Calories
31g
Protein
17g
Fat
2g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 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

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