Chicken in Green Sauce with Fava Beans

Name: Chicken in Green Sauce with Fava Beans
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 1/4 onions, for the sauce; 1 clove garlic, for the sauce; 9 tomatillos, for the sauce; 3 serrano chiles, for the sauce; 2 cups chicken broth, for the sauce; 1/4 bunches cilantro, for the sauce; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; salt; pepper; 8 thighs and drumsticks, cooked; 500 grams fava beans

Yamilette González

Make the most of the fava bean season with this practical and productive chicken recipe! This Mexican stew is a healthy option to include in your weekly menu, which is also accompanied by a green sauce. Get excited to make this chicken in green sauce with fava beans!

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 27-06-2022

Preparation

45 mins

30 mins

Low

Roast the onion, garlic, tomatoes, and serrano chili on a griddle over medium heat until toasted on all sides, for about 10 minutes. Set aside. Blend the previous ingredients with the cilantro and chicken broth until you obtain a homogeneous consistency. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat and cook the green sauce for 5 minutes, then season with salt and pepper, add the fava beans, the cooked chicken, and cook for 15 more minutes over low heat, adjusting the seasoning. Serve the chicken in green sauce with fava beans hot.