BRAISED RANCHERO CHICKEN
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 4h35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- For the ranchero sauce: On a gas range or under a broiler, roast the green, red and poblano peppers until well charred. Let cool. Stem and seed the charred peppers. Coarsely chop and set aside.
- In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, finely grind the whole guajillo and pasilla chiles and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, warm the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, covered, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the guajillo and pasilla chiles, cumin, chili powder, oregano, thyme, black pepper, salt and garlic. Stir and cook until the spices become fragrant and are fully coated in oil, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, green chiles and sugar. Stir and continue to cook until the sauce starts to simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook until the vegetables soften and the flavors come together, 30 to 40 minutes. Taste and add additional salt and pepper as needed.
- For the ranchero chicken: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a small Dutch oven or medium sized roasting pan combine the chicken, stock, salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and lime juice with 2 cups of the ranchero sauce. (Reserve remaining ranchero sauce for another use.) Stir and top with the lid or seal well with aluminum foil and braise in the oven, 2 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and let cool enough to handle the chicken.
- Shred the chicken with two forks or your hands. Strain the braising liquid and add the strained solids back in with the shredded chicken. Reserve enough liquid to moisten the mixture. Return to the pan and keep warm in a low oven until ready to serve.
- For the tostada shells: Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with paper towels. In a small frying pan, heat 1/2-inch oil until hot. Add 1 tortilla and cook, flipping once a minute, until crispy and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the paper towels and repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Serve the chicken on the tostada shells and top with avocado and queso fresco.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy-to-make
natalia gonzalez
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.
Francis Wharekawa
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.
Umair G
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican meal.
Gabriella Barker
[email protected]This dish was very easy to make and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Doris Senyo
[email protected]I made this dish with brown rice instead of white rice and it was just as good. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone who is looking for a healthy and delicious Mexican meal.
ANTONIO BONGI
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices to the sauce.
CnnRScreams
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy-to-make
Belayet Nourislam
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.
tracy malton
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.
Ma tsaw Kasha
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is full of flavor. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up.
Wolves Uchiha
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and so delicious! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and the cook time was perfect. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Rafeya Rahman
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Asab Uddin
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again.