Photo: Pollo Borracho Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (4-pound) frying chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced thickly
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 1 cup Spanish olives, drained
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano. In ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil and brown chicken pieces on all sides. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
Reduce heat, add onion and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the bay leaves, wine, tequila, and olives. Return chicken to the pan, cover, and cook in the oven until tender and browned, about 40 to 45 minutes. Remove and serve.
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By seasonsfr
Chicago, IL
on November 21, 2010
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Absolutely delicious and easy to make. I use only chicken breasts and even add potatoes and carrots to it before putting it in the oven.
By cspeschken_11833681
Maple Grove, MN
on April 29, 2009
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This is definitely our favorite chicken recipe. It's very easy to make. If you make enough to have left-overs, it's even fabulous eaten cold the following day.
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