Fely’s Almond Chicken

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 0
Fely's Almond Chicken recipe with green olives and raisins
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hour 5 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 whole chicken , cut up
1 kg green tomatoes or 1 kg tomatillo
1 bunch flat leaf parsley
1 garlic clove
1/4 large grilled onion
6 serranos chilies
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
4 black peppercorns
2 cloves
1/2 cup green olives
1/2 cup blanched almond
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon sugar
salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
366
Sugar
13g
Fat
21g
Fely's Almond Chicken recipe is a signature dish from the state of Oaxaca in Mexico. The unique blend of spices, nuts, and vegetables gives the chicken a rich and complex flavor. The chicken is traditionally marinated in a spicy sauce known as mole before being baked to perfection. In this recipe, the mole is made with roasted tomatoes, garlic, and onion to create a smooth sauce, which is then simmered with the chicken. The addition of green olives, raisins, and almonds towards the end of cooking enhances the taste of the dish and takes it to another level. Serve Fely's Almond Chicken with rice or warm tortillas for a perfect hearty meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2.Roast tomatoes with garlic and onion in the oven until the edges begin to brown.
3.Put the roasted vegetables, parsley, cinnamon, marjoram, thyme, bay leaf, peppercorns, and cloves into a food processor and blend them until you have a smooth sauce.
4.Heat a dutch oven over medium-high heat and sauté the chicken for 7 to 8 minutes until browned.
5.Add the sauce to the chicken and bring it to a boil.
6.Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
7.Mix in the green olives, almonds, raisins, and sugar, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
8.Season with salt to taste, then serve.

PROS

This dish has a unique taste that blends the saltiness of the green olives with the sweetness of raisins.

The chicken is a perfect source of protein and almonds provide healthy monounsaturated fats that are known to reduce bad cholesterol in the body.

CONS

The dish requires a lot of spices and ingredients which may not be available in your pantry.

Some people may not enjoy the taste of the cooked raisins.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Almonds are a great source of Vitamin E and Magnesium that are necessary for heart health.
Green olives are a good source of healthy fats and fiber that can support digestive health.

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