Description
Green Chile Chicken is a favorite at the 2 Cooks dinner table. This family friendly recipe uses readily available ingredients to create mouth watering flavors that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
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- 1 whole chicken cut-up or your preferred pieces. We like thighs. 4 to 6 pieces of chicken.
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 Tbls oil
- 2 garlic cloves pressed (more is better!)
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 1 – 4 oz can green chilies (use fresh if you prefer)
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 Tbls Flour (we use 1 to 1 flour for GF)
- 2 Tbls Water
- 1/2 cup sour cream at room temperature
Instructions
- Mix together chile powder, cayenne, cumin and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the chicken pieces, spreading it evenly on both sides.
- Heat 2 Tablespoons of oil in a large skillet. Brown the chicken in the hot oil, about 5 minutes on each side.
- Sprinkle the garlic, onions and chiles evenly over the pan. Add the chicken broth. Turn up the heat and bring it to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook covered for 45 minutes at a low simmer.
- Remove the chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
- In a small bowl wisk together 2 tablespoons flour with 2 tablespoons water to make a smooth slurry.
- Bring the sauce in the skillet to a boil. Pour in the flour/water mixture and whisk it while it comes back to a boil. Cook until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Stir in the room temp sour cream until blended and warmed.
- Serve the chicken on a plate and pour the sauce over it.
Notes
Best served over rice or mashed potatoes.
