Chicken in Cilantro Sauce - Seco de Pollo

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. chicken thighs
• 3 cilantro bunches
• 1 cup minced onion
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 4 medium yellow potatoes, peeled & quartered
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3 Tbsp. chopped chile pepper (aji amarillo, jalapeño or similar hot pepper)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Equipment

• Food processor
• Non-stick frying pan
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Measuring cup and spoons

Here is how:

1. Wash & dry cilantro, remove and discard large stems.
2. Place cilantro in food processor with 1/2 cup of chicken broth and process until smooth.
3. Season chicken with salt & pepper. 
4. Heat 1/4 cup of oil until quite hot. Sauté chicken until golden brown on all sides. Remove and keep warm.
5. Heat up remaining oil; add onions & garlic and sauté until golden brown.
6. Add cilantro mix and remaining chicken broth, bring to a boil.
7. Add chicken, potatoes & peas. 
8. Simmer uncovered until tender (about 20 minutes). Chicken should reach 74° C (165° F) on an instant read thermometer when it's done.
9. Serve over rice.