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Chicken Almendrado
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 70 Minutes
Servings: 6
This is a delicious Mexican dish that has a garlic sauce that is thickened with almonds, a definite Spanish influence. Adjust the spiciness to your taste.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons 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 teaspoon 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:
1. Brown chicken on all sides in oil in a large pot.
2. Add onion, garlic, and serranos to the pot.
3. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
4. Add stock, then simmer, covered, over low heat, for about 1 hour, or until chicken is tender.
5. In a blender or food processor, combine almonds, sliced garlic, and 1/2 cup of cooking liquid.
6. Process into a coarse paste.
7. Remove chicken from pot and add paste to the pot and cook until sauce has reduced and thickened.
8. Place chicken on a platter and cover with sauce and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
9. Serve over rice.
By RecipeOfHealth.com