Mexican Braised Chicken and Plums
Chicken and plums braised in a simple chipotle-cumin-triple sec-broth mixture... tender, succulent, delicious with a Mexican vibe!
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Ingredients
- A drizzle of olive oil - about a tablespoon
- 2 pounds boneless chicken - thighs or breasts
- 1 medium onion - sliced thin
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic - minced
- 1 pound plums - pits removed
- ¼ cup triple sec - or sherry
- 1 cup chicken broth/stock
- 1-3 chipotles with their adobo
- 1 teaspoon sea salt and several grinds fresh pepper
Instructions
- Brown the chicken - Add a drizzle of olive oil to a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken on both sides in batches (don't crowd the pan). Set aside.
- Brown the aromatics and cumin - Add the onion to the pan, and sauté until they begin to show some color (about 5-7 minutes). Add the garlic and cumin, and sauté an additional 1-2 minutes. Be careful to not burn the garlic!
- Add the liquids - De-glaze with the triple sec or sherry, scraping with a stiff spatula (I like wood) to loosen all the browned bits. When the browned bits are combined with the triple sec, stir in the chicken broth, chipotle(s), and salt and pepper. Note: Mash the chipotle up with the edge of your spatula, and stir it in well to avoid a hot bite!
- Braise the chicken and plums -Add the chicken back into the pan, pushing it into the liquid. Follow with the plums. You want about an inch of liquid. Add a bit more if necessary. Bring up to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover with a tightly-fitting lid. Simmer covered about an hour, checking occasionally the level of the liquid. If your lid fits tightly and the contents are simmering (not boiling), you shouldn't need to add more liquid.
- Serve - Taste the chicken and plums for seasoning, adjusting if necessary. Serve in a shallow bowl alongside your chosen sides, and garnish with cilantro or parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
The macronutrients are an approximation only from MyFitnessPal.com. I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the calculation, and no sides are included.
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 11g
NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.
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