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Chuck's Collection

Serves/Makes:8

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 lbs (1.1 kg). chicken pieces
• lard or cooking oil
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) minced garlic
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) diced onion
• 2 cups (475 ml) chicken broth
• 1 cup (225 ml) canned tomatoes, seeded and peeled
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) epazote or oregano
• 1/4 lb (.1 kg). assorted chiles (pasilla, guajillo, mulatata - stems and seeds removed)
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). ground cloves
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) cocoa
• 1/2 tbsp (7 ml) cinnamon
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) almonds

Preparation

• In lard or oil, brown the chicken on all sides.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until chicken is done, about 30 minutes.
• Remove chicken, set to the side.
• Place liquid in a blender and process until smooth.
• Place sauce and chicken in the skillet and cook another 10 minutes.

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