Chicken Verde Tacos Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
55 minutes
Servings:
8 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound tomatillos
  • 3 poblano peppers
  • 1 jalapeño pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 large white onion, divided
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 450 F.
  2. Place the tomatillos, peppers, garlic, and one-half of the onion on a baking sheet and bake for 36 minutes, removing the garlic and flipping the peppers halfway through.
  3. Allow the peppers to cool enough to handle, then remove the skins and seeds.
  4. Add the tomatillos, peppers, roasted onion half, garlic, cilantro, chicken broth, and lime juice to a food processor or blender.
  5. Make the salsa verde by pureeing these ingredients. Add salt to taste, and set aside for now.
  6. Bring a large pan to medium-high heat and add the oil followed by the chicken thighs and the remaining half of the onion, thinly sliced.
  7. Sear the chicken on both sides, around 3 minutes each.
  8. Add the salsa verde to the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  9. Remove the chicken and chop or shred it, then return it to the pan, remove the pan from the heat, and adjust the seasoning to taste.
  10. Serve with lightly charred corn tortillas, crumbled queso fresco, and chopped cilantro, if desired.