Chicken in Guajillo Sauce
Serves 4
20 mins prep
45 mins cook
65 mins total
Chicken in Guajillo Sauce wows with flavor. Incredibly delicious and perfect for weeknights. Serve with rice or bread to mop up all the yummy sauce.
For the Guajillo Sauce:
For the Chicken:
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For the Guajillo Sauce:
Cut the stems off the guajillos and cut lengthwise.
Remove all the seeds and veins from the inside.
Repeat with all the dried chiles.
Boil 4 cups water.
Turn heat off and add the chiles.
Cover and let sit for 7 minutes, or until pliable.
Discard the water.
Add the rehydrated chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and 2 cups water.
Blend until smooth.
Set aside until ready to use.
For the Chicken:
Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with a paper towel.
Season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large stock pot.
Sear the chicken on all sides.
About 4-5 minutes on all sides.
Do not overcrowd the pot, or it will not sear properly.
Place a strainer above the pot.
Using a cooking spoon, strain the sauce into the pot.
Discard any remaining bits.
Add 1 cup water, bouillon, and calabacitas.
Mix as best as you can.
Cover and cook for 30 minutes, or until chicken is ready.
Serve and enjoy!