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Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Spicy Lime Drizzle

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Servings: 6 peppers

Ingredients

  • 6 poblano peppers
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tomatillos, chopped
  • juice from half a lime
  • cilantro - for garnish
  • salt & pepper - to taste

Spicy Lime Drizzle

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • juice from half a lime

Instructions

Stuffed Peppers

  • Place peppers on a baking sheet and place in the oven on the middle rack to broil. Broil for three minutes or until skin starts to bubble.
  • Flip the pepper over and broil for another three minutes. The peppers should be slightly softened but holding shape. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, add the ground chicken, chili powder, cumin, coridander powder, and salt and pepper. Using your hands, work the spices into the meat until evenly combined.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and break up with a spatula until crumbly.
  • Cook until browned on the outside and almost done, 6-7 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and for 30 seconds. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the bell pepper and tomatillo and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees
  • Slice the poblano peppers lengthwise starting about 1/2 inch from the stem. Run the peppers under cool water and carefully pull out the seeds.
  • Spoon the chicken mixture into the peppers. Stuff until very full but not over flowing.
  • Place the peppers on a baking sheet or dish and bake for 10 minutes until completely warmed through.
  • Remove from the oven and squeeze lime juice over, garnish with cilantro and spicy lime drizzle.

Spicy Lime Drizzle

  • Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix until completely combined. Add more heavy cream if needed to thin. Drizzle over the stuffed peppers.