POLLO EN SALSA DE ALMENDRA ( CHICKEN IN ALMOND SAUCE)

Pollo En Salsa De Almendra ( Chicken in Almond Sauce) image

A Spanish chicken dish eaten all over Spain and the Mediterranean area. Simple to prepare, and delicious. Serve with roasted potatoes or over rice.

Provided by Brian Holley

Categories Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 chicken, cut into large pieces
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ounces butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 mixed mushrooms, quartered
5 fluid ounces dry sherry
10 fluid ounces chicken stock
4 ounces frozen peas
4 ounces almonds, ground
1 tablespoon parsley

Steps:

Mix the flour, salt, and pepper together and coat the chicken pieces with it.
Save the left over flour to make the sauce with.
Melt the butter in a pot with the olive oil.
Fry the onion, garlic and mushrooms till softened. Remove and set aside.
Place the chicken pieces in the butter/oil and fry till golden brown all over.
Remove the chicken and set aside.
Add the remaining flour to the pot and cook for 1 minute, stir in the sherry and stock, stir to make the sauce.
Replace the onions and chicken to the pot, make sure that the chicken is JUST covered with liquid, add more stock if needed.
Partially cover the pot, reduce the heat and cook till chicken is tender.
Add the peas, parsley and almonds. Stir to blend all together.
The sauce should be fairly thick. If it is too liquid, remove the lid and boil for a few minutes.
Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1038.6, Fat 66.5, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 205.2, Sodium 785.3, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 6.9, Protein 53.8

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Mariana Thomas

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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make and the presentation is beautiful.

Muhammad anwar Muhammad anwar

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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender chicken.

Ibrahim Imran

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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is so moist and tender.

Amjd Amjd

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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.

maavia khan

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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the whole family will love it.

fatma hussein

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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce was especially delicious.

Amy Klink

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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.

Worm

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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of almonds, but I'm so glad I did! The sauce was incredible and the chicken was so moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.

abass mikky

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This is one of my favorite recipes. I've made it several times and it always turns out great. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the chicken is always cooked to perfection.