DISHORA / RECIPES
Pollo Encacahuatado
Tender chicken in a roasted peanut and chile sauce.
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DISHORA / RECIPES
Ingredients • 4 servings
2 lb bone-in skinless chicken thighs
2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
¾ cup unsalted roasted peanuts (extra optional garnish)
2 medium Roma tomatoes, quartered
½ medium white onion, quartered
2 garlic cloves
2 cups unsalted chicken broth, divided (+ more if needed)
2 tbsp neutral oil
½ tsp fine salt, plus more to taste
2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
Optional sides: 2 cups cooked white rice; 4 small radishes, sliced; 1 lime, wedged
DISHORA / RECIPES
Equipment
Large skillet with lid
Blender
Tongs
Food thermometer
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First Step
Toast ancho and guajillo chiles briefly in a dry skillet over medium heat, about 10 seconds per side, just until fragrant. Transfer to hot water and soak 15 minutes until pliable; drain.
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