RED-CHILI-BRAISED CHICKEN WITH POTATOES AND MUSHROOMS

Red-Chili-Braised Chicken With Potatoes And Mushrooms image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Time 2h45m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

8 cloves garlic, unpeeled
4 medium dried ancho chilies (about 2 ounces), stemmed and seeded
8 medium dried guajillo chilies (about 2 ounces), stemmed and seeded
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, preferably ground fresh
2 2/3 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned, plus more if needed 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
1 2 1/2- to 3-pound chicken, quartered
1 medium white onion, peeled and cut across into1/8-inch-thick slices
1 pound red-skinned potatoes (about 8 small), quartered
2 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oi

Steps:

Heat a griddle or heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the unpeeled garlic and roast until softened, shaking pan, about 15 minutes (garlic will blacken in spots). Cool and peel.
Meanwhile, heat another skillet. Open and flatten the chilies (they may break), and toast 2 at a time, pressing them against the hot surface until they crackle and emit wisps of smoke. Flip over and toast other sides. Place in a bowl of hot water. Weight with a plate to keep the chilies submerged, and soak for 30 minutes. Drain.
Place the garlic, chilies, oregano, cumin and 2/3 cup of chicken broth in a food processor or blender and process until smooth, scraping and stirring. Add more broth, if needed, to puree the chilies. Press through a medium-mesh sieve and set aside. (The dish can be made ahead up to here.)
Heat the oil in a large, wide pot over medium-high heat. Pat the chicken dry and place in the pot in a single uncrowded layer, in batches if necessary. Cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Place all but 2 onion slices in the pot. Saute until browned, about 8 minutes. Add the chile puree and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and much darker, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 2 cups of broth. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the potatoes and mushrooms, cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Push the chicken legs into the sauce, cover partly and cook 15 minutes. Push the remaining chicken into the sauce, cover partly and cook until done, about 30 minutes longer.
Transfer the chicken to a warm, deep serving platter. Season the sauce and vegetables with salt. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and arrange the vegetables around it. Shape the reserved onion slices into rings and scatter over the vegetables. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 679, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 49 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 868 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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lawa lawa

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OMG! This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again and again.

Janet Obondo

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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was very tender and the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend using less salt if you don't like salty food.

Mbuh Shiloh

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This recipe was very easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.

Rejby akash

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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The chicken was very tender and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.

Muhammad Mir

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I thought this recipe was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the sauce was a bit bland. I would not make this again.

Al Avatare Gaming

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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was very flavorful and the sauce was very rich. I would recommend using less chili peppers if you don't like spicy food.

Nikita Parumaul

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Just made this for dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The chicken was so tender and the sauce was perfect. Will definitely be making this again.

Pratikshya Rai

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So good! I'm not usually a fan of chicken thighs, but they were so tender and juicy in this dish. The sauce was also very tasty and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.

King Of_Egypt2030

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Easy to follow recipe with great results. The chicken was moist and the sauce was flavorful. I used a variety of mushrooms and they all worked well. Served over rice and it was a hit with the family.

Indris Yimer

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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the potatoes and mushrooms were cooked to perfection. I loved the pop of flavor from the red chilies and the rich sauce. Will definitely be making this a regular in my k

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