Tastes Like Chicken! Recipes
(From Chicken Recipes Compiled Since 1992)

Chicken in Cilantro Sauce

Category: Tex-Mex

Servings: Makes 4 servings

Description: Chicken simmered in a fresh cilantro and vegetable puree with paprika.

Ingredients:

• 1 (2 1/2- to 3-lb) chicken, cut up
• 1 t dried oregano, crushed
• 1 T garlic salt
• 1 t black pepper
• 2 T red wine vinegar
• 1 bunch cilantro, leaves only
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 2 medium tomatoes, quartered
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 yellow chile, seeded
• 2 T oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Paprika

Instructions:

1. Marinate chicken in oregano, garlic salt, pepper, and vinegar.
2. Blend cilantro, onion, tomatoes, bell pepper, and chile until smooth.
3. Heat oil, sauté chopped onion with paprika until tender.
4. Add blended sauce and cook 2 minutes.
5. Add chicken and water to cover. Simmer 45–55 minutes until tender.