Pollo En Pepitoria Recipe

Name: Pollo En Pepitoria
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3- 1/2 pounds Organic/Free Range Chicken; 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/4 pounds Jamon Serrano (Or Any Other Dry Cured Ham); 1 bulb Onion; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced Or Pressed; 1/4 cups Dry (fino) Spanish Sherry; 3/4 cups Chicken Broth (preferably Homemade); 1 pinch Nutmeg; 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme; 6 pieces Saffron Threads; 1 leaf Bay Leaf; 1 pinch Celtic Sea Salt; 1 pinch Freshly Ground Pepper; 15 whole Roasted Almonds; 1 whole Hardboiled Egg, Finely Chopped

Servings: persons

3- 1/2 pounds Organic/Free Range Chicken
4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 pounds Jamon Serrano (Or Any Other Dry Cured Ham)
1 bulb Onion
2 cloves Garlic, Minced Or Pressed
1/4 cups Dry (fino) Spanish Sherry
3/4 cups Chicken Broth (preferably Homemade)
1 pinch Nutmeg
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
6 pieces Saffron Threads
1 leaf Bay Leaf
1 pinch Celtic Sea Salt
1 pinch Freshly Ground Pepper
15 whole Roasted Almonds
1 whole Hardboiled Egg, Finely Chopped

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In a large pan, heat the oil and saute the chicken over a high flame until it is well browned on all sides.
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No skimping here.
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Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the oil.
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Reduce the heat, add the ham, onion, and garlic.
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Cook until the onion has softened.
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Stir in the sherry, broth, nutmeg, thyme, saffron, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
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Simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered.
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Remove the chicken, ham and bay leaf to an oven-proof dish.
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In a food processor or blender, blend the almonds and the rest of the contents of the pan.
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Pour the sauce over the chicken in the oven-proof dish.
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Cover and cook in a 350-degree oven for 20 minutes.
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Sprinkle the hard-boiled egg over the chicken and serve.
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This dish is served with a side of white rice and a green salad.
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Oh, and dont forget a nice glass of vino tinto (red wine)!
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Buen Provecho!

2744

kcal

Calories

232

Fat

Carbs

117

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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3- 1/2 pounds Organic/Free Range Chicken, 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1/4 pounds Jamon Serrano (Or Any Other Dry Cured Ham), 1 bulb Onion, and more.

Yes, Pollo En Pepitoria falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Pollo En Pepitoria

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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