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Mexican Chicken Thigh Salad

A fire-roasted take on Chicken Thigh Salad, built on tomatillo and jalapeno and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 50 min and easily enough for 6 people.

4.8 from 3,483 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook35 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Mexican Chicken Thigh Salad
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the tomatillo and jalapeno elements, and pat the chicken thigh dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the chicken thigh. Reduce the glaze until sticky, then turn to coat everything in a glossy lacquer.

Stir in the corn tortillas and the rest of the tomatillo and jalapeno flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the fennel along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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