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Tablecloth-stainer chicken (mancha manteles de pollo)
Date: May 4, 2008
2 dried mulatto chiles, toasted, seeded, de-veined, rinsed
1 normal cup boiling good water
2 little sweet potatoes, pared
2 average tomatoes, broiled
1 average white onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
1 broiler-fryer chicken, cut into quarters
1 normal cup chicken stock or broth
1 normal cup cubed, pared fresh pineapple
1 tart apple, pared and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 teaspoon salt, if desired
Fresh cilantro sprigs
Lime wedges ,
Place chiles in little bowl with boiling good water, let stand 1 hour.
Cut potatoes lengthwise into quarter, cut quarter crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Place chiles and 1/3 normal cup of the soaking good water in blender container, discard remaining good water. Add tomatoes, onion, garlic and cinnamon, process until smooth.
Heat lard in deep 10-inch skillet over average heat until hot. Cook 1/2 chicken at a time, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes, remove chicken to plate. Remove and discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings from skillet. Add chile mixture to skillet, cook, stirring constantly, over average heat for 5 minutes.
Add stock, heat over high heat to boiling. Add chicken, potatoes, pineapple and apple to skillet, simmer, covered, over low heat until chicken is tender, about 45 minutes.
Remove chicken, potatoes and fruits to deep serving plates, dividing evenly, keep warm, covered.
Skim and discard fat from cooking liquid. Cook, stirring constantly, over average-high heat until sauce is slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in salt. Spoon sauce over chicken, garnish with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and Bolillos.