Name: Green Chicken

Directions: Pre-prep - Slice jalapenos length-wise down the middle, and remove seeds - Finely dice jalapenos using a chopper or a knife - Peal and wash the tomatillos and slice them in halves or quarters - Sprinkle salt on each side of the chicken 1) Heat up a sturdy pot (like a Le Creuset or stainless steel) over medium high heat 2) Brown the chicken thighs, skin side down first, on each side for about 4 minutes each. 3) Remove the chicken from the pot, and leaving the rendered fat in the pot 4) Saute the jalapenos in the same pot for about 3 minutes 5) Add chicken broth and the tomatillos into the pot and let simmer for 15 minutes (with lid on pot) 6) Using a masher or a submersible blender, break down the tomatillos into more of a sauce (Note: if using a submersible blender, tilt the pot to ensure you don't splatter hot sauce on yourself, OUCH!) 7) Now put the chicken back into the pot, put on lid, and simmer on medium/low heat for 30 minutes (should be a slow boil) When serving, finely chop a healthy handful of cilantro and sprinkle over the chicken and sauce Enjoy!

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