This chicken in salsa verde features tender chicken simmered in a zesty poblano and tomatillo salsa. Enhanced with a blend of spices and fresh cilantro.
On a parchment-lined sheet pan, arrange the peppers (skin side up), tomatillos, onion, and garlic in a single layer. Drizzle or spray with oil and broil on the third rack from the top for 10-15 minutes, until charred and blistered.
Let the ingredients cool slightly, then peel the skin from the poblanos and garlic. Transfer all the roasted ingredients to a blender, add the spices, cilantro, and 1 cup of broth, and blend until smooth. Set aside.
Chicken
Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 2 TBSP of oil in a large pan over medium heat and brown the chicken on both sides.
Complete the Dish
Add the potatoes, veggies, salsa, and 1/2 cup of broth to the blender to capture any remaining sauce, then pour it into the pan. Add the bay leaves and epazote.
Bring to a gentle simmer and keep on medium-low heat, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the potatoes are tender but not mushy.