"Almendrado with Chicken recipe from Season Six of Pati's Mexican Table..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 large white onion (cut into pieces)
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6 cloves garlic (unpeeled)
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2 pounds (about 7 or 8) roma tomatoes
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5 whole cloves
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12 black peppercorns
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1 1-inch stick ceylon cinnamon (or canela)
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 3-pound chicken (cut into serving pieces (wings removed for later use and breasts cut in half))
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1 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt
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2 cups chicken broth (divided)
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1 cup slivered almonds
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1/2 cup black raisins
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1/2 cup manzanilla olives stuffed with pimiento (sliced )
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1/4 cup capers (chopped)
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1/2 cup pickled jalapeño rajas (or slices)