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Pollo Navideño (Christmas Chicken)

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs. chicken
  • Oil
  • 4 oz. raisins
  • 8 oz. dried plums
  • 3 oz. dried peaches
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 medium white onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • ¾ cup of brandy
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • 1. Soak the raisins, plums and peaches in warm water.
  • 2. Chop the onion and garlic.
  • 3. Heat 4 tbsp oil In a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown. Add salt to taste.
  • 4. Add the garlic, onion and cinnamon stick, and cook for 10 minutes.
  • 5. Add the brandy and stir for 1 minute.
  • 6. Add the chicken broth and cook for 25 minutes over low heat.
  • 7. Then add the raisins, dry plums and peaches. Cook for another 10 minutes.
  • Serves 6.