Chicken With Tomatillos and Cilantro

Ingredients

• 1 lb tomatillo, husked
• 1 1/2 lbs skinless chicken, cut in approximately 2 inch diameter pieces
• kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 1 seeded minced jalapeno
• 1-2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/2-1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4-1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. 1

   Roast husked, rinsed tomatillos in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until browned on all sides and soft (about 8-10 minutes)- use tongs to turn.

2. 2

   Transfer tomatillos to food processor and coarsely grind.

3. 3

   Wash and dry chicken, season liberally with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Saute onions, scallions and jalapeno in olive oil until soft- approximately 4 minutes.

5. 5

   Increase heat to high and add chicken, cooking until lightly seared, approximately 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Still in tomatillo, lime juice, and sugar, and simmer until done.

7. 7

   Stir in cilantro and cook for one minute.

8. 8

   Correct seasoning, adding salt or sugar to taste.

9. 9

   Serve with rice or tortillas.