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Inject the bold flavors of the American Southwest into your dinner routine with this spicy, savory take on chicken.
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Pellets
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Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.1 Pound | tomatillos, husked and washed |
1 | white onion, quartered |
3 | jalapeño, seeded and halved |
2 Tablespoon | olive oil |
1/2 Teaspoon | kosher salt |
3 Tablespoon | lime juice |
2 Tablespoon | cilantro, chopped |
8 | bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs |
6 | Chicken Breasts, bone-in, skin-on |
salt and pepper | |
1/2 Cup | chicken stock |
2 Cup | salsa verde |
1
When ready to cook, set the temperature to 350℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
2
Place the tomatillos, onion, and jalapeños in a large bowl and add the olive oil and 1/2 tsp salt. Toss to coat evenly, then place in a grilling basket or a baking sheet.
3
Grill, turning the vegetables occasionally, until they begin to char and soften, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the grill as they are ready.
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
00:05
4
Transfer to the same bowl to catch their juices and allow them to cool to room temperature.
5
Place the cooled vegetables along with their juices in a blender and add the lime juice, cilantro, and another pinch of salt. Pulse until the mixture reaches the texture of a salsa. Taste, adding more salt or lime juice as desired.
6
Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.
7
Place the chicken skin side down on the grill grate and cook until the skin is golden brown and very crispy, 10-15 minutes. Turn, cooking the other side for 5 minutes, then transfer the chicken to a plate.
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
00:15
8
Place the grilled chicken legs in a dutch oven or cast iron and add chicken stock and salsa verde. Cover the pan and place directly on the grill grate.
9
Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until the chicken is fork tender. Enjoy!
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
01:30
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