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Chili Braised Chicken



This does take a bit of time and effort, but the result is so worthwhile. Use leftovers for soup!*

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  • Roast tomatillos, garlic in skins and dried chili at 350º for 20 minutes, until tomatillos are slightly browned and garlic is tender - turn halfway
  • Remove stem and seeds from chili and place into a food processor
  • Remove skins from garlic and place in food processor
  • Cut tomatillos in half or quarters if large and place into food processor
  • Add cilantro stems, cumin and 1/2 tsp kosher salt --- process until blended to a minced salsa
  • Remove skin from chicken breast meat
  • In a large stock pot, heat olive oil over medium heat
  • Sear thighs, legs, wings and back pieces in batches until well browned on both sides
  • Remove chicken to a bowl and pour off excess fat from the pan
  • Sauté onion with 1/2 tsp kosher salt until softened
  • Add beer and scrape up bits
  • Add salsa and return chicken pieces to pan, including breast pieces
  • Simmer over very low heat until chicken is very tender
  • Remove chicken pieces from salsa and increase heat to reduce sauce
  • Remove skin and bones from thighs and legs
  • Pick breast, thigh and leg meat into bite sized pieces using two forks
  • Return shredded chicken along with wings and back to reduced sauce and let stand until shredded meat absorbs sauce
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove chicken from sauce
  • Serve with wraps and sauce on the side

    *Leftovers make a great soup with a few additions. Check out the Chili Chicken soup recipe.

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