This is a succulent, hearty chicken dish enriched with piquant tomatillos and the earthy flavour of ginger. The addition of lemon juice at the end gives just the right citrusy note to make this dish a memorable one.
1 pound chicken breast,
cut into strips
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter or
vegetable oil
2 medium white onions,
thinly sliced
2-inch ginger, minced
4 tomatillos, coarsely chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and set aside for at least 30 minutes.
In a large pan, heat the oil on medium heat and fry the onions and ginger, stirring continuously until the onions are translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the tomatillos and continue to cook, stirring, until the mixture begins to dry, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Add the chicken and 2 cups water and bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally. Continue to cook until the chicken is tender and the gravy is thick, about 20 minutes. Add more water if required. Remove from heat, add the lemon juice and mix well.
Serve hot with rice or flatbread.