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Pollo Borracho

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"This luscious, satisfying chicken dish gains its richness from a sauce of shallots and brandy." — damasio

Directions

Rinse the chicken thoroughly, and pat dry. Rub the skin and cavity with the lime juice, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cayenne; set aside for 15 minutes to let the flavors soak in.
Smear the chicken evenly with the softened butter, and stuff the cavity with onion, garlic, and celery. Place into a pot that is just big enough to hold the chicken, breast-side up. Pour in the bottle of wine, cover the pan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and gently simmer the chicken until tender, 1 to 1 1/2-hours.
When the chicken has cooked, remove it, and continue simmering the broth. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the shallots and garlic, cook until the shallots soften, and turn translucent. Strain the chicken broth through a fine mesh sieve, and add to the shallots.
Pour in the brandy, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, then simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. While the sauce is simmering, remove the vegetables from the cavity of the chicken and discard. Remove the breast meat, legs, and any other meat remaining on the bones.
To serve, cut the breast into 1/2-inch thick slices, and separate the legs into drumsticks and thighs. Arrange the chicken on a serving dish, and bathe with the sauce.

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PREP 25 mins
COOK 1 hr 10 mins
READY IN 1 hr 50 mins

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Dec 10, 2007

Cooking the chicken in the Sauvignon Blanc makes it very tender, moist and tasty. HOWEVER, if anyone thinks that a 3.5 pound chicken is going to feed 6 people, especially 3 men, you've got another thing to think about! After considering this factor, I used a 7 pound capon and roasted it instead of cooking it on top of the stove. I basted every 25 minutes which kept it moist. I served it with varigated wild rice, and the end results was rave reviews by all!

—StrongCook

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Nutrition

Calories
518 kcal
26%

Carbohydrates
10.5 g
3%

Cholesterol
92 mg
31%

Fat
24.9 g
38%

Fiber
1.1 g
4%

Protein
25.6 g
51%

Sodium
212 mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Pollo Borracho

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 518
Calories from Fat: 224

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.9g 38 %
Saturated Fat 9.5g 48 %
Cholesterol 92mg 31 %
Sodium 212mg 8 %
Potassium 415mg 12 %
Total Carbohydrates 10.5g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4 %
Protein 25.6g 51 %
Sugars 3.5g
Vitamin A 11 %
Vitamin C 13 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 19 %
** Thiamin 13 %
Niacin 80 %
Vitamin B6 27 %
Magnesium 14 %
Folate 13 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.