Crispy Chicken Havana with Sautéed California Avocado

== Ingredients ==
* 12 baby chickens (poussin) or boneless chicken breasts
* Spice rub (recipe follows)
* 12 California avocados (about 6 pounds)
* vegetable oil (as needed)
* 12 slices foie gras (1 to 2 ounces each)
* Tomatillo sauce (recipe follows)
* 1 quart mixed grilled vegetables (bell pepper, poblano chile)
* Cumin-scented black beans (recipe follows)
* Red wine sauce (recipe follows)
* Crispy fried plantain ring (recipe follows)
* cilantro sprigs as needed for garnish
* 12 fresh limes, cut into 1-inch cubes
=== Spice rub ===
* 14 oz achiote paste
* 3 tbsp achiote powder, toasted
* 3 tbsp chopped garlic
* 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
* 1 tbsp ground cumin, toasted
* 1 bunch green onion (green part only), chopped finely
* 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
* lime zest, finely chopped (8 limes)
* neutral vegetable oil as needed
=== Tomatillo sauce ===
* 5 pounds tomatillos
* 2 (about 12 ounces) yellow onion, chopped roughly
* ½ gallon water
* 2 bunches cilantro
* 3 limes, juiced
* salt and pepper to taste
=== Cumin-scented black beans ===
* 1 red bell pepper, diced (about 8 ounces)
* 1 red onion, diced (about 6 ounces)
* 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped finely
* vegetable oil as needed
* 3 cups cooked black beans
* ½ bunch cilantro, chopped
* 2 tbsp cumin seed, toasted and ground
* salt and pepper to taste
=== Red wine sauce ===
* 5 pounds veal or beef scraps, chopped
* vegetable oil as needed
* 2 onions, chopped (about 1 pound)
* 2 carrots, chopped (about 8 ounces)
* 5 celery stalks, chopped (about 8 ounces)
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 tsp black peppercorns
* 1½ gallons dry red wine
* 3½ gallons veal stock
=== Crispy fried plantain ring ===
* green plantains
== Directions ==
# Remove back bone and all other bones from each chicken except wing bones; flatten or flatten boneless chicken breast.
# Generously rub each with spice rub; reserve.
# Season 1 chicken with salt; grill, turning occasionally, until skin is crisp and flesh is just firm to the touch, about 5 minutes meanwhile, cut 1 avocado into wedges; sauté in a little oil.
# Keep warm.
# Sauté foie gras in a little oil; keep warm.
# To assemble the dish: pour ¼ cup heated tomatillo sauce in the center of a large dinner plate; layer with ⅓ cup heated grilled vegetables, sautéed avocado, and ¼ cup heated cumin-scented black beans.
# Top with grilled chicken.
# Garnish with foie gras, ¼ cup heated red wine sauce, plantain ring, sprigs of cilantro, and lime.
=== Spice rub ===
# Mix all ingredients except oil.
# Stir in oil as needed to make a fluid paste.
=== Tomatillo sauce ===
# Simmer tomatillos, onion, and water for 20 minutes.
# Strain off half of liquid; discard.
# In a blender, purée remaining tomatillo mixture; cool.
# In a blender; purée half of cooled tomatillo mixture with cilantro, lime juice, and salt and pepper.
# Combine both mixtures; serve at room temperature.
=== Cumin-scented black beans ===
# Sauté bell pepper, onion, and jalapeño in oil until soft, about 5 minutes.
# Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through.
# Reserve.
=== Red wine sauce ===
# Brown meat in oil; reserve.
# In the same pan, brown vegetables.
# Return meat to pan; add seasonings.
# Add red wine; reduce volume by one third.
# Add veal stock.
# Bring to a boil; skim.
# Reduce heat to a simmer.
# Reduce volume by half or until desired consistency and flavor is achieved, skimming often.
=== Crispy fried plantain ring ===
# Have ready 6 tin cans (2-inch in diameter) that have been opened at both ends and have had labels removed.
# Peel green plantains; slice lengthwise about 1/32-inch thick; reserve.
# Wrap parchment around each can, then wrap 2 slices plantain around; secure with paper clips or spring clips.
# Deep fry until very light, golden brown, about 30 seconds.
# Drain.
# Cool; remove clips.
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