Chicken in Salsa Verde
Poached chicken simmered in a bright tomatillo-jalapeño salsa. Lean, tangy, low-carb and low-sugar.
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- 600 g Chicken thighs
- 8 Tomatillos
- 2 Jalapeno
- 1 Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 30 g Cilantro
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Ground cumin
- ½ tsp Salt
Method
- Simmer the tomatillos, jalapeños, half the onion, and the garlic in water until soft, 8 minutes, then drain.
- Blitz the softened vegetables with the cilantro and cumin to a smooth green salsa.
- Brown the chicken thighs in the oil, then slice the remaining onion and soften it in the pan.
- Pour the salsa over the chicken with the salt, cover, and simmer until tender, 15 minutes.
- Serve the chicken with the sauce spooned over.
About Chicken in Salsa Verde
Chicken in Salsa Verde is a Mexican lunch or dinner that comes together in about 35 minutes and serves 4.
Chicken in Salsa Verde: frequently asked questions
Is Chicken in Salsa Verde gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Chicken in Salsa Verde has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Chicken in Salsa Verde take to make?
About 35 minutes start to finish, but only around 12 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
How many servings does Chicken in Salsa Verde make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.