Pollo En Pipian (Chicken In Pipian Sauce) Recipe

Name: Pollo En Pipian (Chicken In Pipian Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into parts; 3 cups water; 2 stalks celery; 1 bay leaf, crumbled; 1 onion, quartered; 2 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons black pepper; Sauce:; 1/2 cup blanched almonds; 2/3 cup sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon; 3 guero chile peppers, chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped; 1/3 cup pitted black olives; 2 teaspoons capers

Servings: persons

1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into parts
3 cups water
2 stalks celery
1 bay leaf, crumbled
1 onion, quartered
2 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
Sauce:
1/2 cup blanched almonds
2/3 cup sesame seeds
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
3 guero chile peppers, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
1/3 cup pitted black olives
2 teaspoons capers

1
In a large saucepan, combine chicken, water, celery, bay leaf, onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is cooked through and tender. Strain, reserving the broth. Skin and bone the chicken; set the meat aside.
2
Toast the sesame seeds lightly in a skillet, stirring constantly, until they are fragrant. In a food processor or blender, puree the sesame seeds and almonds with1 cup of the reserved chicken broth.
3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium low heat. Add the blended sesame seed and almond mixture, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in 1 to 2 cups reserved chicken broth and chicken bouillon. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the chopped peppers, olives, capers, and chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes, and serve hot.

471

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Carbs

Protein

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into parts, 3 cups water, 2 stalks celery, 1 bay leaf, crumbled, and more.

Yes, Pollo En Pipian (Chicken In Pipian Sauce) 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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Pollo En Pipian (Chicken In Pipian Sauce)

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