Chicken with Red Chile Sauce and Sausage (Pollo con Salsa Rojo y Chorizo)

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 0
Chicken with Red Chile Sauce and Sausage recipe
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hr 15 min

Ready In

1 hr 45 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3 dried ancho chiles
6 dried guajillo chiles
3 Roma tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
1/4 onion , chopped
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup corn oil , divided
salt to taste
6 skinless chicken legs , separated into thighs and drumsticks ,
1/2 pound chorizo sausage , casings removed and crumbled

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
590
Sugar
4g
Fat
44g
This chicken with red chile sauce and sausage recipe is a take on a classic Mexican dish. The rich, spicy sauce is made with whole dried chiles and fresh tomatoes, giving it a deep, complex flavor. The addition of crumbled chorizo sausage adds even more depth to the dish. This is a hearty, satisfying meal that is perfect for a cozy night at home. Serve it with warm tortillas, rice, and beans for a complete and delicious meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.Cut the ancho and guajillo chiles open and remove the seeds and stems. Toast them on a skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer the chiles to a bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
3.In a blender, combine the soaked chiles, tomatoes, garlic, onion, and chicken broth. Puree until smooth.
4.In an oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Season the chicken and sausage with salt and sear them for 7-8 minutes on each side until browned. Remove them from the pot and set aside.
5.Add the remaining oil to the pot and heat it up. Reduce heat to low and add the chile puree. Simmer for 15 minutes.
6.Return the chicken and sausage to the pot and coat them with the sauce.
7.Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
8.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This chicken and sausage dish is packed with flavor from the red chile sauce and chorizo.

It’s a hearty, satisfying meal that is perfect for a chilly night in.

CONS

This recipe is fairly time-consuming and requires a bit of prep work.
It’s not a quick meal to make on a weeknight.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of lean protein, which is essential for building and repairing muscle tissue.
Chorizo is high in fat and sodium, so it should be consumed in moderation.
The red chile sauce is made with whole, healthy ingredients that are packed with vitamins and minerals.

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