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Chicken with Almond Sauce
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Ingredients
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5 lbs. chicken pieces
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Salt and freshly ground pepper
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3 Tbsp. STAR Original Olive Oil
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1 large onion, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups chicken broth
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1 bay leaf
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Pinch saffron strands
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1/2 cup slivered almonds
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3 Tbsp. minced parsley
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2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
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2 Tbsp. STAR Capers
Instructions
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1.
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Heat olive oil in 1 very large or 2 medium skillets over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown on all sides, about 3-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside. Pour off all but 2 Tbsp. of pan drippings.
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2.
In same pan, sauté onion and half of garlic until soft. Stir in flour to blend, then slowly stir in 1 cup broth, bay leaf and saffron. Return chicken to pan, cover and simmer over medium-low heat 30 minutes.
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3.
Meanwhile, in blender, combine almonds, 2 Tbsp. parsley, remaining garlic and broth. Process until almonds are finely ground.
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4.
With tongs or slotted spoon, transfer chicken to platter. Turn heat to high and stir almond mixture into pan liquids. Bring to boil and boil 1-2 minutes, or until slightly thick. Pour sauce over chicken and sprinkle with eggs, capers and remaining parsley.
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5.
Place onto a plate and serve.
