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Chicken with Tomatillo Sauce and Braised Fruit Recipe

Chicken with Tomatillo Sauce and Braised Fruit Recipe

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Chicken with Tomatillo Sauce and Braised Fruit

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (3-lb) chicken, quartered
1 tbsp dried oregano (preferably mexican )
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, halved , thinly sliced crosswise
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp minced chipotle chiles (from canned chipotles in adobo)
2 lb tomatillos, husked, rinsed, quartered
1 cinnamon stick
1 lb pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 oz dried apricots (about 2/3 cup)
3 oz dried cherries (about 1/2 cup packed)
3 green onions, chopped
10 large fresh epazote leaves,** finely chopped (optional)
warm corn tortillas

Directions:

Rub chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.
Heat oil in a heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate. Add onion to pot; sauté 2 minutes. Add garlic and chipotles; stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatillos and cinnamon stick; return chicken pieces to pot. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes. Add pears, apricots, and cherries and simmer until pears are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Transfer to serving dish; sprinkle with chopped green onions and epazote, if desired. Serve with warm tortillas.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	552.25 Kcal (2312 kJ)
Calories from fat	239.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.56g	41%
Cholesterol	102.04mg	34%
Sodium	110.47mg	5%
Potassium	1452.31mg	31%
Total Carbs	59.09g	20%
Sugars	40.21g	161%
Dietary Fiber	11.86g	47%
Protein	24.86g	50%
Vitamin C	41.9mg	70%
Iron	4.8mg	27%
Calcium	105.4mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	91.71 Kcal (384 kJ)
Calories from fat	39.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.41g	41%
Cholesterol	16.95mg	34%
Sodium	18.35mg	5%
Potassium	241.18mg	31%
Total Carbs	9.81g	20%
Sugars	6.68g	161%
Dietary Fiber	1.97g	47%
Protein	4.13g	50%
Vitamin C	7mg	70%
Iron	0.8mg	27%
Calcium	17.5mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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