Chile Chicken with Fries

  • 4
  • 35 mins
  • 70 mins

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb poblano peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 1 lb thin chicken cutlets
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • Kosher salt
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large white onion, sliced into 1/4" thick rings
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1lb bag frozen french fries
  • 3/4 c heavy cream
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the broiler. Put the poblanos skin side up on a foil lined broiler pan; broil until charred, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover and let sit about 5 minutes. Peel and cut into 1/2" strips.

Rub both sides of the chicken with the chili powder and salt to taste. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Working in batches, cook the chicken until browned, about 30 seconds per side. transfer to a plate. Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet, then cook the onion until softened and browned, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add the poblanos and garlic. Cover and cook 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook the fries as the label directs.

Cut the chicken into 1/2" strips and add to the skillet along with the cream. Cook uncovered, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Divide the fries among plates and spoon the chicken and sauce on top. Serve with lime wedges if desired.