From the Mexican state of Veracruz, Tlatonile Sauce is similar to mole but with sesame and/or pumpkin seeds (pepitas). It is delicious as a sauce for chicken as well as pork.
15m
PREP TIME
1hr
COOK TIME
430
CALORIES
11
INGREDIENTS
From the Mexican state of Veracruz, Tlatonile Sauce is similar to mole but with sesame and/or pumpkin seeds (pepitas). It is delicious as a sauce for chicken as well as pork.
15m
PREP TIME
1hr
COOK TIME
430
CALORIES
11
INGREDIENTS
Ingredients 6 Servings
- Chicken:
- 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs and legs
- 1 quart water
- 3 medium garlic cloves, slightly crushed
- 1/2 large white onion, quartered
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Tlatonile Sauce:
- 10 El Guapo® Whole Arbol Chili Pods (Chile de Arbol Entero), stemmed, seeded and torn into pieces
- 2 El Guapo® Whole Pasilla Ancho Chili Pods (Chile Pasilla Ancho), stemmed, seeded and torn into pieces
- 1 cup El Guapo® Whole Sesame Seed (Ajonjolí Entero)
- 1/2 cup unsalted pepitas
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Place chicken, water, garlic, onion, and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 45 minutes or until tender. Remove chicken from broth, reserving broth. Set aside.
- 2 For the Tlatonile Sauce, toast chilis, sesame seed and pepitas in large deep skillet on medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Immediately remove from heat and place in blender container. Add reserved broth; cover. Blend until smooth.
- 3 Heat oil in saucepan on medium heat. Add chili mixture; cook and stir until thickened to consistency of heavy cream, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and toss to coat. Serve with rice and beans and garnish with additional sesame seed, if desired.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
(per Serving)
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