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Easy Braised Chicken Drumsticks in Tomatillo Sauce (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker or Stove Top)

An easy Mexican-inspired chicken dish made with just a few ingredients!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 drumsticks
Calories: 161 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken drumsticks (on the bone, skin removed (24 oz))
  • 1 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups jarred tomatillo sauce (I used Frontera)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (divided)
  • 1 Jalapeño (halved and seeded)

Instructions

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  1. Season chicken with vinegar, salt, pepper and oregano. Marinate a few hours if time permits.
  2. Place ingredients in the slow cooker and cook low 6 hours or high 3 hours.
  3. Follow same directions, add a little water and cook covered on low until chicken is very tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
  4. Set the Instant Pot to saute, when hot add the oil and the chicken to brown on both sides, about 4 minutes on each side.
  5. Add the tomatillo salsa, 2 tablespoons of the cilantro and jalapeno, cover and cook on high pressure 20 minutes, until the chicken is tender. When the pressure releases, garnish with cilantro and serve over rice if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1drumstick Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 736mg (31%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6drumsticks

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161

% Daily Value*

Serving 1drumstick
Calories 161kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 736mg 31%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.