Chicken in Cilantro Sauce
Submitted by dpettus
Marinated chicken simmers in a bright, herb-packed cilantro sauce with fresh tomatoes and chili pepper. This bold Mexican-style braise fills your kitchen with the most intoxicating aroma.
YIELD
8 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
1 hrsREADY
1 hrsIf you love the bright, punchy flavors of Mexican cooking, this chicken is calling your name.
A whole bunch of fresh cilantro gets blended with tomatoes, green pepper, and a yellow chili into a vibrant green sauce that’s got serious kick. The chicken marinates first in oregano, garlic salt, and red wine vinegar, building layers of flavor before it ever hits the pan.
Then everything simmers low and slow until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce has thickened into something you’ll want to spoon over rice, tortillas, or honestly just eat straight from the pot.
Pro Tips
- Use the full bunch of cilantro, stems and all, for a more robust sauce with deeper herbal flavor
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the fridge for even bolder taste
- Adjust the heat by swapping the yellow chili for a milder pepper or adding a second one if you like it fiery
- Serve over white rice or with warm corn tortillas to soak up every last drop of that green gold
Ingredients
Directions
Marinate chicken in mixture of oregano, garlic salt, pepper and vinegar.
Meanwhile, combine cilantro, onion, tomatoes, green pepper and chile in blender and blend until smooth.
Set aside. Heat oil in skillet, add onion and season to taste with paprika.
Cook until onion is tender and golden.
Add cilantro sauce and cook 2 minutes.
Add chicken pieces and water to cover and cook until chicken is tender, about 45 to 55 minutes.
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