RizzieFarms • The Chicken Cookbook

Tastes Like Chicken!

From the 1992 cookbook

Tex-Mex

Chicken in Cilantro Sauce

Servings: Makes 4 servings

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.
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