Encacahuatado Spicy Peanut Sauce With Chicken

Name: Encacahuatado Spicy Peanut Sauce With Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken pieces legs, thighs; 2 liters water; 2 tablespoons salt; 3 cloves garlic; 1/4 onion; 1 cup water; 1 chili guajillo, seeded and deveined; 1 chipotle chili seeded and deveined; 300 grams tomato ripe; 1/4 onion; 8 black peppercorns; 5 allspice grains; 2 cloves; 3 cloves garlic; 1 1/2 cups peanuts peeled and roasted; 1 piece cinnamon stick; 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; vegetable oil; salt to taste

Servings: persons

6 chicken pieces legs, thighs
2 liters water
2 tablespoons salt
3 cloves garlic
1/4 onion
1 cup water
1 chili guajillo, seeded and deveined
1 chipotle chili seeded and deveined
300 grams tomato ripe
1/4 onion
8 black peppercorns
5 allspice grains
2 cloves
3 cloves garlic
1 1/2 cups peanuts peeled and roasted
1 piece cinnamon stick
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
vegetable oil
salt to taste

1
Place the chicken, water, salt, garlic, and onion in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the chicken is cooked.
2
Set aside and separate 2 1/2 cups of the broth to use in the sauce.
3
Heat the water. Bring to a boil and add the chilies.
4
Once the chilies have softened, puree until smooth in the blender. Sift and set aside.
5
Separately, puree the tomato, onion, peppercorns, allspice, cloves, garlic, peanuts, cinnamon stick, and chicken broth until smooth. Sift and set aside.
6
In a saucepan, heat the oil and add both mixtures. Bring to a boil and lower the heat.
7
Cook for another 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Season with salt and remove from heat.
9
Serve the chicken and pour the sauce on top.

952

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

111

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chicken pieces legs, thighs, 2 liters water, 2 tablespoons salt, 3 cloves garlic, and more.

Yes, Encacahuatado Spicy Peanut Sauce With Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!