Braised Chicken with Cilantro, Mint and Chiles

  • 4
  • 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken drumsticks
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 cup packed cilantro, plus leaves for garnish
  • 1/2 cup packed mint leaves
  • 1 small onion, quartered
  • 2 poblano chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 1 jalapeño, stemmed and seeded
  • 1/2 cup light cream or half-and-half
  • Sliced pickled jalapeños, cooked rice and warm naan, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

Make 3 slashes to the bone in each drumstick. Rub the chicken all over with the coriander and season with salt and white pepper.

In a large Dutch oven or enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the oil. Add the chicken and cook over high heat, turning occasionally, until browned all over, about 8 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, combine the 1 cup of cilantro with the mint, onion, poblanos and jalapeño and blend until finely chopped. Add the cream and 1/2 cup of water and puree until smooth.

Pour the green sauce over the chicken and bring to a boil. Cover partially and simmer over moderately low heat until the chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle the chicken with cilantro and serve with jalapeños, rice and naan.