CHICKEN IN GREEN ALMOND SAUCE

                                                CHICKEN IN GREEN  ALMOND SAUCE

TO ADD MORE COLOR,CUT OUT THE RIBS FROM 2-3 OUTER LEAVES OF A COS LETTUCE,CHOP THE LEAVES AND ADD TO THE FOOD PROCESSOR.

INGREDIENT

15 kg/3-3 ½ chicken cut into,

serving pieces

2 cups chicken stock

1 onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, chopped

115 g fresh coriander,

coarsely chopped

1 green pepper,

seeded and chopped

1 jalapeno chilli, seeded and chopped

275 g can tomatillos,

(Mexican green tomatoes)

1 cup ground almonds

2 tbsp corn oil

salt

fresh coriander, to garnish, 

rice, to serve.

METHOD

1.Put the chicken pieces into a flameproof casserole or shallow pan. Pour in the stock, bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 45 minutes, until tender. Drain the stock into a measuring jug and set aside.

2.Put the onion, garlic,coriander,green pepper. chilli, tomatillos with  their juice and the almonds in a food processor. Puree fairly coarsely.

3.Heat the oil in  a frying pan, add the almond mixture and cook over a  low heat. stirring with a wooden spoon, for 3-4 minutes,Scrape into the casserole or pan with the chicken.

4.Make the stock up to 2 cups with water,if necessary. Stir it into the casserole or pan. Mix gently and simmer just long enough to blend the flavors and heat the chicken through. add salt to taste. Serve at once, garnished  with coriander and accompanied by rice.