CHICKEN IN PEPITA AND CHILI SAUCE
Steps:
- Tear the ancho chiles into flat pieces and place in a small bowl. Add 1 cup stock and soak for 30 min. to rehydrate. Combine the peppercorns, allspice, cinnamon and cloves in a mortar or coffee grinder and grind to a coarse powder. If using fresh tomatoes, preheat the broiler. Place the tomatoes on a baking sheet and broil, turning for 5-7 minutes, until blackened on all sides. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Peel when cool enough to handle. Heat a saute pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add the onion and garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, for 10-15 minutes, until browned. Transfer the tomatoes and the onion mixture to a blender and add the ancho chiles and their stock, the spice mixture, the remaining two cups stock, the pepitas, bread and chipotle chills. Puree until smooth. Place the chicken in the slow cooker, add the sauce and toss well. Cover and cook on low for 3-8 hours, until the chicken is tender. At 3-4 hours the chicken will still be firm and hold its shape. At 6-8 hours, the meat will be falling off the bone. Season with salt to taste.
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Asma Ilyas
a.i@yahoo.comThis is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make and the flavor is out of this world.
Treasurer Rwanda (FlasH TreasurEBugatti)
t-t24@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to change up your usual chicken routine.
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m_v2@gmail.comI'm always looking for new chicken recipes and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.
Mukes Kumar
m2@gmail.comThis dish is easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find. I definitely recommend trying it.
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b_w0@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add some black beans and corn to make it a complete meal.
Tamirat Mikael
tamiratmikael29@hotmail.comThe sauce is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed the dish. Next time I'll use less chili peppers.
Meer Ihsan
ihsan.meer72@yahoo.comI made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Akash Harchand0786
harchand0786_a@gmail.comI was a bit skeptical about using pepitas in a sauce, but I was pleasantly surprised. They added a really nice nutty flavor.
Tre Ashley
t79@yahoo.comThis is now my go-to chicken recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Sverrir Stefansson
stefanssons7@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this dish was just the right amount of heat. The pepitas added a nice crunch and the chili sauce was flavorful without being overpowering.
Mehran Alam
alam.m@hotmail.comI made this for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.
Ebube Nwannunu
e.n52@gmail.comThis recipe is a winner! The chicken turned out so tender and flavorful, and the pepita and chili sauce was the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.