Pollo empulcado

dried chiles

🥗Healthier: fresh chiles

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Fresh chiles can provide a milder flavor, while cayenne is more accessible.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and neutral in flavor.

Heat the pot and layer the bottom with slices of tomato, onion, and chipotle chiles in adobo.

Place the chicken pieces on top of the layered vegetables.

Cover with the remaining tomatoes, onions, and chipotle chiles.

Season with thyme, marjoram, bay leaves, and salt.

Add the halved potatoes to the pot.

Pour in the pulque.

Cover the pot and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes with the valve open.

Seal the valve and lower the heat, cooking for an additional 10 minutes.

Check to ensure the chicken is fully cooked.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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