Yucatan Chicken in Red Sesame Sauce

Name: Yucatan Chicken in Red Sesame Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 ancho or other mild dried chilies; 118 milliliters (1 14.5-ounce can) crushed tomatoes; 1 kilograms chicken , cut into eight pieces; 473 milliliters canned chicken stock; 3 6-inchs 6-inch corn tortillas, torn into 1-inch pieces; 4 servings Toasted Corn Tortillas; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 pinch ground cinnamon; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 3 Tbsps raisins; 118 milliliters sesame seeds, plus more for garnishing

Yucatan Chicken in Red Sesame Sauce might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 48% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 1176 calories, 76g of protein, and 72g of fat. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up sesame seeds, corn tortillas, chicken, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 20 minutes.

Instructions

In a medium bowl, soak the chilies and raisins in 1 cup of hot water for 20 minutes.

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Chili Pepper

Raisins

Water

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Bowl

Drain and reserve.

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat and brown the chicken until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes per side (do in two batches if necessary).

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Whole Chicken

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Remove the chicken and pour off the oil.

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Whole Chicken

Cooking Oil

Place the skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken, chilies, raisins, and all the remaining ingredients. Stir. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, turning twice during cooking.

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Whole Chicken

Chili Pepper

Raisins

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Frying Pan

Remove the chicken from the skillet and cover to keep warm.

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Whole Chicken

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Frying Pan

Place the sauce in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.