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