Chicken Almendrado Recipe

Name: Chicken Almendrado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
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

Servings: persons

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

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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 1/2 - 3 lbs chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, breast halves), 1 large onion, chopped, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Almendrado falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Almendrado

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