Chicken In Pipian Sauce (A Traditional Mexican Reci

Name: Chicken In Pipian Sauce (A Traditional Mexican Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole chickens, cut into parts; 6 cups water; 2 carrots, cut in half lengthwise; 1 onion, quartered; 2 garlic cloves; 1 bay leaf; 1 celery; 2 parsley sprigs; 4 teaspoons salt; 4 black peppercorns; Pipian Sauce; 1 cup sesame seeds; 1 cup blanched almond; 1 tablespoon corn oil or 1 tablespoon lard; 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder; 6 yellow chiles, chopped; 3/4 cup olive; 2 teaspoons capers

Servings: persons

2 whole chickens, cut into parts
6 cups water
2 carrots, cut in half lengthwise
1 onion, quartered
2 garlic cloves
1 bay leaf
1 celery
2 parsley sprigs
4 teaspoons salt
4 black peppercorns
Pipian Sauce
1 cup sesame seeds
1 cup blanched almond
1 tablespoon corn oil or 1 tablespoon lard
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
6 yellow chiles, chopped
3/4 cup olive
2 teaspoons capers

1
Cook the chicken with the water, vegetables and seasonings in a large saucepan until tender.
2
Strain, reserving the broth.
3
Skin and bone the chicken, and set aside.
4
To make the sauce, toast the sesame seeds lightly in a skillet, stirring constantly, until they are fragrant.
5
Puree the sesame seeds with the almonds and 2 cups of the chicken broth.
6
Heat oil or lard in a skillet, add the blended sesame-seed-almond mixture, and cook for 5 to 8 min., until thickened.
7
Add 2 to 3 more cups of the broth and chicken bouillon and simmer for 5 more minutes.
8
Add the chiles, olives, capers and chicken.
9
Simmer for 10 minutes, and serve hot.

939

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole chickens, cut into parts, 6 cups water, 2 carrots, cut in half lengthwise, 1 onion, quartered, and more.

Yes, Chicken In Pipian Sauce (A Traditional Mexican Recipe) 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.

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Chicken In Pipian Sauce (A Traditional Mexican Recipe)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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