Chicken Almendrado Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
2 1/2-3 lbs chicken pieces (thighs , drumsticks , breast halves)
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 serrano chilies, seeded and minced
1/2 tsp salt
black pepper (to taste)
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup toasted chopped almonds
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
hot steamed rice

Directions:

Brown chicken on all sides in oil in a large pot.
Add onion, garlic, and serranos to the pot.
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Add stock, then simmer, covered, over low heat, for about 1 hour, or until chicken is tender.
In a blender or food processor, combine almonds, sliced garlic, and 1/2 cup of cooking liquid.
Process into a coarse paste.
Remove chicken from pot and add paste to the pot and cook until sauce has reduced and thickened.
Place chicken on a platter and cover with sauce and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
Serve over rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1069.52 Kcal (4478 kJ)
Calories from fat	929.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	103.26g	159%
Cholesterol	220.41mg	73%
Sodium	418.19mg	17%
Potassium	462.75mg	10%
Total Carbs	10.84g	4%
Sugars	3.24g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.79g	7%
Protein	26.14g	52%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	5%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	55.1mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	320.66 Kcal (1343 kJ)
Calories from fat	278.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.96g	159%
Cholesterol	66.08mg	73%
Sodium	125.38mg	17%
Potassium	138.74mg	10%
Total Carbs	3.25g	4%
Sugars	0.97g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.54g	7%
Protein	7.84g	52%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	5%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	16.5mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

29.6

Points
30

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium

Bad Points

High in Total Fat

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