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Pollo Entomatado

Cultural Context

Pollo Entomatado is a beloved dish in Mexican cuisine, originating from the need to create flavorful, comforting meals using simple ingredients. Traditionally served with rice or tortillas, it reflects the country's rich agricultural heritage. Today, variations can be found across Mexico and in Mexican restaurants worldwide, showcasing the versatility of chicken and tomatoes in everyday cooking.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
9 chicken legs
1.5 tablespoons salt
0.5 tablespoons black pepper
2 cloves
6 sweet peppers
1.5 cups water
12 tomatillos, quartered
1 small can chipotle in adobo
0.5 medium white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 ripe red tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons cooking oil
2 cups chicken broth
marinade from chicken

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: green chili

Bell pepper is milder and more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter and can be made from scraps.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Mashed peas mimic creaminess while being lower in cost.

1

In a molcajete or blender, add 1.5 tablespoons of salt, 0.5 tablespoons of black pepper, 2 cloves, and 6 sweet peppers and grind well.

2

Add a splash of water to the ground mixture to create a marinade.

3

Marinate 9 chicken legs with the prepared mixture and let it rest in the refrigerator for about 3 hours.

4

Prepare the ingredients: 12 quartered tomatillos, 1 small can of chipotle in adobo, 0.5 chopped medium white onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 2 chopped ripe red tomatoes.

5

In a large skillet over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil.

6

Once hot, add the marinated chicken legs and cover, frying for 10 minutes on each side.

7

After 10 minutes, uncover and turn the chicken to brown the other side for another 10 minutes.

8

Remove the chicken from the skillet; it should be sealed but not fully cooked.

9

In the same skillet, add the remaining chopped onion and fry for 3 minutes.

10

Add the minced garlic and fry for another minute until fragrant.

11

Add the quartered tomatillos and chopped tomatoes, mix well, cover, and cook on medium-low for 5 minutes.

12

Add 2 cups of chicken broth and the chipotle in adobo, mixing well.

13

Return the browned chicken to the skillet, along with the marinade from the chicken.

14

Cover and cook on low heat for 50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent sticking.

15

If the sauce is too acidic, add 1 tablespoon of sugar to balance the flavor.

16

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblendingsimmering

Equipment Needed

molcajeteblenderlarge skillet

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Chicken in Tomato SaucePollo en Salsa de Tomate
Local Name: Pollo Entomatado

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