MEXICAN POLLO VERDE ALMENDRADO CHICKEN IN GREEN ALMOND SAUCE

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Mexican green chicken dishes are delicious; this one is enchanting, not only for its very subtle flavor but because the green sauce is downright pretty to look at.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Stew

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2 lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces
2 cups chicken stock
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 cup parsley sprig, coarsely chopped
1 cup coriander sprig, coarsely chopped (cilantro)
1 romaine lettuce hearts, coarsely chopped
2 canned jalapenos or 3 canned serrano chilies, seeded and chopped
4 ounces ground almonds, about 3/4 cup
3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons lard
salt

Steps:

  • Put the chicken pieces into a heavy casserole with the stock, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer gently, covered, for 45 minutes, or until tender. Lift the chicken out onto a platter and set aside. Pour the stock into a jug. Rinse out and dry the casserole.
  • In a blender or food processor combine the onion, garlic, parsley, coriander, lettuce, hot peppers, and almonds, and reduce to a coarse puree. Do not over blend as the finished sauce should have some texture, not be entirely smooth. Heat the oil or lard in a large, heavy skillet and pour in the puree, which will be almost paste like because of the almonds. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for 3 to 4 minutes over moderate heat. Transfer it to a casserole. Stir in 2 cups of the stock, season to taste with salt. Add the chicken pieces, cover, and simmer just long enough to heat the chicken through. Serves 6.
  • Arroz Blanco (White Rice) is good with this. For a completely Mexican meal, serve the chicken with the rice and with tortillas. Frijoles (Beans), and guacamole (Avocado Sauce).
  • The Book Of Latin American Cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.6, Fat 42.1, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 123.2, Sodium 243.7, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 4.7, Protein 38

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