Chicken With Tomatillo Sauce

Submitted by Pinay0618

"The recipe calls for chicken drumsticks, but I prefer it with thighs. Recipe is from Rachael Ray."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 chicken drumsticks
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt and pepper
• 1 lb tomatillo, husks removed
• 1⁄2 white onion, sliced
• 1 small jalapeno chile, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 8 corn tortillas, cut into strips

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°. On a baking sheet, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until browned and cooked through, about 40 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the tomatillos and just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender,a bout 5 minutes. using a slotted spoon, transfer the tomatillos to a food processor; reserve 1/3 cup cooking water. Puree the tomatillos with the onion, jalapeño, garlic and sugar.
3. In a skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add the tomatillo puree and cook, stirring, for 10 minutes. Stir in the reserved cooking water and 1 tablespoon cilantro. Top the tortilla strips with the chicken, sauce and remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro.