Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

🍗POLLO CON ALMENDRAS al estilo CHINO con MYCOOK TOUCH 💕

Login to Save
🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
413 views👍 22
Hogar y Cocina con Pilar y Antonio
Hogar y Cocina con Pilar y Antonio
6 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Hogar y Cocina con Pilar y Antonio to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Pollo con Almendras

Cultural Context

Pollo con Almendras is a traditional Spanish dish that showcases the use of almonds, a common ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine. This dish is often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing comfort and warmth. In modern times, variations can be found across Spain, with some regions adding local spices or vegetables, reflecting the diversity of Spanish cooking.

SpanishESmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
chicken
almonds
olive oil
onion
garlic
chicken broth
white wine
parsley
salt
black pepper
paprika
bay leaves
lemon
cinnamon
saffron
red bell pepper

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats while sunflower seeds are more economical.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic wine maintains some flavor while broth is budget-friendly.

1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

2

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

3

Season chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and paprika; add to the skillet.

4

Brown the chicken on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

5

Stir in almonds and cook for another 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted.

6

Pour in white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

7

Add chicken broth, bay leaves, and cinnamon; bring to a simmer.

8

Cover and reduce heat; braise for 30-35 minutes until chicken is tender.

9

Stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice before serving.

10

Garnish with additional almonds and serve with rice or bread.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

MYCOOK TOUCH

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

milknuts

Also Known As

Chicken with AlmondsPollo a la Almendra
Local Name: Pollo con Almendras

More Pollo con Almendras Videos

(17 videos)

Similar Spanish Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(23 videos)