Green Chile

13 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless
  • 2 each onions
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons red hot chili pepper, dried ground
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 each tomatoes
  • 1 can tomatillos
  • 4 pounds green chili peppers
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch optional

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut chicken breasts into 1/2 inch cubes.
  2. 2
    Slice onions lengthwise.
  3. 3
    Chop chiles, tomato and tomatillos.
  4. 4
    Add oil to heavy, preferably cast iron, skillet and brown chicken over high heat.
  5. 5
    It is best to do it in two or three small batches.
  6. 6
    Remove to large saucepan.
  7. 7
    Add onions and garlic to leftover oil and brown until onions are soft.
  8. 8
    Add oregano, cumin, and red chile, and cook for two or three minutes.
  9. 9
    Transfer from skillet to saucepan with chicken.
  10. 10
    Add tomato, tomatillos, chiles, and chicken broth.
  11. 11
    Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 to 4 hours.
  12. 12
    Add water as necessary to maintain the desired consistency.
  13. 13
    If the chile is too thin, add 3 to 4 tbsp cornstarch mixed with water prior to serving to thicken as desired.

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