THE POBLANO-SILK BIRD

(Our Play on Chicken in Poblano Cream)

THE POBLANO-SILK BIRD

Ingredients: 500g Chicken breast (thin strips), 2 Poblano peppers (charred and pureed), 1 Onion (minced), 1 tsp Garlic powder, 1 tsp Cumin, 150ml Double cream, 100ml Chicken stock, 50g Butter...

Ingredients

  • 500g Chicken breast (thin strips)
  • 2 Poblano peppers (charred and pureed)
  • 1 Onion (minced)
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 150ml Double cream
  • 100ml Chicken stock
  • 50g Butter

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Fry chicken in butter until charred and golden; remove.
  2. The Architect Sauté onion and poblano puree in the same pan until the moisture evaporates.
  3. The Bloom Add spices with a 30ml splash of stock; the steam will release the earthy pepper scent.
  4. The Silk Merge Pour in the cream and remaining stock; simmer for 5 minutes until it thickens into a heavy green silk.
  5. The Marriage Return chicken to the pan; toss for 2 minutes until lacquered.
  6. The Final Flourish Top with raw fresh corn kernels and coriander.

Cuisine: Mexican

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