Encacahuatado (Chicken With Peanut Sauce)
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Encacahuatado (Chicken With Peanut Sauce)

NUTRITION · PER SERVING80M COOK
CAL 24%·PRO 94%
CARBS 18G15% OF CAL
3G FIBER7G SUGAR8G OTHER
FAT 26G49% OF CAL
6G SAT20G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Chicken thighs and legs simmered in a creamy, earthy peanut sauce with cinnamon and chile. This rich Mexican dish has complex flavors and satisfying depth. Serve with rice and tortillas for a complete meal.

mainmexicanchickendairy freegluten free
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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 6
  • 2 pound chicken thighs and legs (about 6-7 pieces)
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ Tablespoon salt
  • ⅔ cup roasted peanuts (peeled, unsalted)
  • 2 medium tomatoes (cut into cuarters)
  • 1 small onion (cut into cuarters)
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 chile ancho (or 1 Tbsp Paprika)
  • 1 chile pasilla (or 1 Tbsp Paprika)
  • 2-3 dried chipotle peppers (optional)
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 clove garlic (peeled)
  • 4 cups chicken stock (from cooking the chicken)
  • salt (to taste)
PREP
20M
SODIUM
1948MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.