Chicken Almendrado 2

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, nutty sauce of almonds, cinnamon, and red chiles.
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Chicken Almendrado 2

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 333.9

Description

Chicken Almendrado is a classic Mexican dish that balances sweet, spicy, and savory flavors beautifully. This version features tender chicken breasts simmered in a velvety sauce made from blended almonds, ground red chiles, and aromatic cinnamon. The sauce clings to the meat, offering a luxurious texture and a warm, comforting taste. It is an excellent choice for a special weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. The combination of nuts and chiles creates a unique depth that pairs perfectly with rice or warm tortillas. Simple to prepare yet impressive to serve, this dish brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen without requiring complex techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Melt the margarine or butter with the vegetable oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and saut&# 195;© until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the chicken broth, 1/4 cup of the slivered almonds, ground red chiles, vinegar, sugar, and cinnamon.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Carefully transfer the sauce to a blender container and blend on low speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
  6. Return the blended sauce to the skillet.
  7. Dip each chicken breast half into the sauce to coat both sides thoroughly.
  8. Place the coated chicken breasts skin-side up in a single layer in the skillet.
  9. Bring the skillet back to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 45 minutes.
  10. Serve the chicken topped with the remaining sauce and sprinkle with the rest of the slivered almonds.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 333.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.1g38%
Saturated Fat 4.9g25%
Cholesterol 56.4mg19%
Sodium 129.9mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 7.2g3%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g11%
Sugars 2.6g
Protein 20.6g42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: almendrado, almonds, chicken, cinnamon, mexican, red chiles, sauce, simmer, dinner, comfort food, savory, nutty
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