Slow Cooker Chicken Verde

December 17, 2013

Have you ever made your own salsa verde? It is super easy and delicious! Now, believe me, there is nothing wrong with the salsa verde from a jar (I prefer Herdez please) but sometimes it's fun to make something yourself if you have the time! If you make this, know that it makes A LOT and that you will be sharing with friends (another reason to cook, in my opinion.) If you only want enough to make the chicken listed here I would make 1/4 of the recipe and use the same amount of chicken c

1/3 c. garlic cloves
1 T. extra virgin olive oil
2 lb. tomatillos, husks removed
2 poblano chiles, halved and seeded
1 medium yellow onion, quartered
1/2 c. fresh cilantro
1 T. dried oregano
1 T. cornstarch
2 t. salt
3/4 t. black pepper
1/2 c. low sodium chicken broth
Cooking spray
8 chicken leg quarters, skinned
8 lime wedges, for serving

Preheat the broiler. Combine the first 5 ingredients, tossing to coat. Arrange on a jelly roll pan and broil for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are black in spots. Place mixture in a blender; add the...
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Nutritions

Calories
363

Sodium
2106mg
87% DV

Fat
22g
35% DV

Protein
20g
41% DV

Carbs
20g
7% DV

Fiber
7g
28% DV