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                     DIANA'S MEXICAN STYLE CHICKEN

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Mexican                          Poultry

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  2                    2 1/2 lb. frying chickens
                       -- cut up
  1       qt           Water
  1                    Bay leaf
  2                    Cloves garlic -- crushed
                       Few peppercorns
  1       tb           Salt
  1       c            Onion -- chopped
    1/4   c            Oil
 28       oz           Can Italian plum tomatoes
                       OR 4 fresh tomatoes,
                       Chopped
  2       sm           Cn green chili peppers --
                       - chopped
                       Black pepper
    1/2   ts           Oregano
  4                    Cloves garlic -- finely
                       Mashed

 Poach chicken pieces until almost tender, about 15 minutes, in 1 quart
 well-seasoned water.  (I add chicken base, basil, oregano and rice wine)
 Add
 bay leaf, 2 cloves of garlic, peppercorns and salt.  Let chicken cool in
 broth. Saute onion until golden in hot oil in a dutch oven.  Add the
 tomatoes
 and chiles.  Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and oregano.  Add 2 cups
 reserved chicken stock.  Boil 5 minutes, add mashed garlic, and correct the
 seasoning. Place chicken in baking dish, pour all of the sauce over it,
 cover, and bake in a 350F oven for 15 minutes, until bubbly.

 Recipe By     : Concord Hospital Admitting Cookbook, Concord NH



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