Hatch Chicken Chile Verde
Hatch Chicken Chile Verde is a flavor-packed dish that brings warmth and zest to your table. Tender chicken thighs simmer in a vibrant green sauce made from fresh Hatch green chiles, garlic, and spices, creating an irresistible meal perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. This quick and easy recipe is sure to impress your family and friends, making it a must-try for any home cook.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 Hatch green chiles, roasted and peeled
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cumin powder
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Roast Hatch chiles over an open flame until charred; peel off skins.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cumin powder; stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs and cover with chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in roasted chiles and lime juice; simmer on low heat for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, then return it to the pot and mix well.
- Just before serving, stir in chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg