9 mexican braised chicken Recipes

dried ancho chiles, dried new mexico red chili peppers, sesame seeds, anise seed, cumin seed, coriander seed, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, 1/2 inch diameter, cooking oil, divided, raisins, whole almonds, corn tortilla, quartered, onion, chopped, tomatoes, garlic cloves, chicken stock, mexican chocolate, coarsely chopped, salt and pepper, whole chickens, cut in pieces (3 to 4 lb each)

chicken, quartered, dried oregano (preferably mexican ), vegetable oil, onion, halved , thinly sliced crosswise, garlic cloves, chopped, minced chipotle chiles (from canned chipotles in adobo), tomatillos, husked, rinsed, quartered, cinnamon stick, pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, dried apricots (about 2/3 cup), dried cherries (about 1/2 cup packed), green onions, chopped, fresh epazote leaves,** finely chopped (optional), warm corn tortillas

bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed, kosher salt, divided, fresh coarse ground black pepper, olive oil, sweet onions, thinly sliced, carrots , sliced on the bias into 1/2-inch rounds, garlic cloves, minced, bay leaves, dry sherry, spanish smoked paprika (or pimenton), ground dried ancho chile powder, dried mexican oregano, crumbled, cayenne pepper, peeled tomatoes with juice

boneless pork shoulder, salt & freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil, extra virgin olive oil, onions, cut into wedges, root end attached, garlic cloves, crushed, chopped oregano leaves , half a palmful, red chilies, thinly sliced, bay leaves, mexican beer, chicken stock, oranges, juiced about 2 cups, chipotle pepper, seeded and finely chopped , plus 1 tbsp of adobo sauce, limes, juiced, white wine vinegar or 1 1/2 cups white balsamic vinegar, sugar, red onions, thinly sliced, drained sliced store-bought pickled jalapeno peppers or 1 cup banana pepper ring, head red cabbage, shredded, crumbled queso fresco or 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese, corn or 16 flour tortillas

shelled pumpkin seeds (note : very important that these are shelled!), cumin seeds, dried mexican oregano, onion, chopped, cilantro, stems and leaves, jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped, garlic, romaine lettuce leaves, tomatillos, husked, washed coarsely chopped, radish tops, chicken cut into 8 pieces, vegetable oil, chicken stock, salt, black pepper, cinnamon , optional, cooked rice , as an accompaniment, sliced radishes, for garnish

flour, kosher salt, fresh coarse ground black pepper, turkey thighs, skin removed, extra-virgin olive oil, mild salsa, chicken broth, white posole, drained and rinsed (mexican hominy), juice and finely grated large lime, zest of, chopped fresh cilantro

kosher salt, dried ancho chile powder, mexican oregano, boneless leg of lamb, all-purpose flour, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, white onions, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups), white wine vinegar, dry white wine, honey, tomatoes, chopped (preferably re-hydrated dried tomatoes for best flavor), mild red chile puree, beef or 1 quart chicken stock