Pollo Almendrado(Almond Chicken)
Catégorie: Chicken
Ingrédients
- 3/4 c. whole almonds, blanched
- 3 lb. chicken pieces (cut up whole chicken or chicken breasts)
- canola oil for frying (1/2 inch deep)
- 1/2 c. crushed pineapple
- 1 c. orange juice
- 1 c. dry white wine
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. cloves
- 1/8 tsp. thyme
Instructions
1. Toast the almonds in a 300° oven for 25 minutes or until brown; do not burn.
2. Set aside to cool.
3. When cool, grind 1/2 cup of almonds in blender until fine.
4. Chop remaining 1/4 cup coarsely.
5. Brown chicken pieces in tho hot oil for 10 minutes on each side.
6. Place chicken in single layer in a shallow glass baking pan.
7. Combine all other ingredients, including almonds, and pour over chicken.
8. Bake at 325° for 40 minutes.
9. Baste several times.
10. Increase temperature to 350° and bake an additional 10 minutes.
11. Serves 4.
