Chicken in cilantro sauce

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 Chicken (2 1/2- to 3-lb), cut up
1 teaspoon Dried oregano; crushed
1 tablespoon Garlic salt
1 teaspoon Black pepper
2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
1 bunch Cilantro; leaves only
1 medium Onion; quartered
2 mediums Tomatoes; quartered
1 Green bell pepper, seeded, and chopped
1 Yellow chile; seeded
2 tablespoons Oil
1 medium Onion; chopped
Paprika

Directions

Marinate chicken in mixture of oregano, garlic salt, pepper and vinegar. Meanwhile, combine cilantro, onion, tomatoes, green pepper and chile in blender and blend until smooth. Set aside. Heat oil in skillet, add onion and season to taste with paprika. Cook until onion is tender and golden. Add cilantro sauce and cook 2 minutes. Add chicken pieces and water to cover and cook until chicken is tender, about 45 to 55 minutes.

(C) 1992 The Los Angeles Times

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