Ingredients

  • 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 quarts chicken stock
  • 1 small head garlic
  • salt to taste
  • 10 large fresh tomatillos, husks removed
  • 2 small avocados, peeled and pitted
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 poblano chiles, seeded and deveined
  • 2 serrano peppers (optional)
  • 6 cups white corn kernels

Method

  • Rinse skin-on chicken pieces under cold running water. Trim off extra pieces of fat. Place chicken in a large pot and add chicken stock, garlic, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
  • Combine tomatillos, avocados, cilantro, water, lettuce, poblano chiles, and serrano peppers in a blender; blend until smooth. Strain and pour into the pot with the chicken. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Stir in corn kernels and bring to a boil again. Simmer until flavors are well combined and corn is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Discard garlic and serve.