Tomatillo Chicken with Chayote and Shiitake Mushrooms - Rick Bayless

Ingredients

• 1 pound (6 to 8 medium) tomatillos, husks removed, washed and cut in half
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 to 2 serranos stems discarded
• 2/3 cup chopped cilantro, plus extra sprigs for garnish
• Salt
• 2 (about 1 pound) chayotes, peeled, halved, pit cut out, medium diced
• 1 medium white onion, medium diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, thinly sliced
• 8 chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds total), trim excess skin
• 1/2 cup heavy (whipping) cream
• About 1/2 teaspoon sugar