Pollo a la Catalana

== Description ==
Catalan Chicken
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* Serves 4 to 6
== Ingredients ==
* 2 – 3 lbs (900-1350 g) chicken parts
* salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
* 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
* 3 – 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
* 1 onion, finely chopped
* 1 x 3-inch (8 cm) piece of cinnamon stick
* ½ cup (125 ml) white wine, chicken stock, or water
* ¼ cup (60 ml) blanched almonds
* 1 oz (28 g) unsweetened chocolate or 3 tbsp (45 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder
* 1 tsp (5 ml) grated lemon zest
* ¼ tsp (1 ml) powdered saffron
== Directions ==
# Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
# Heat the oil in a large skillet and add the chicken, garlic, onion, and cinnamon stick.
# Cook the chicken slowly, covered over low heat, until browned on all sides.
# Meanwhile, combine the wine, almonds, chocolate, lemon zest, and saffron in a food processor or electric blender and process to form a paste.
# Add the chocolate mixture to the skillet and simmer covered until the chicken is very tender, about 45 minutes.
# Discard the cinnamon stick before serving. 
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