Pollo a la Catalana

Description
Catalan Chicken
 * Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.
 * 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

 * 1) Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
 * 2) Heat the oil in a large skillet and add the chicken, garlic, onion, and cinnamon stick.
 * 3) Cook the chicken slowly, covered over low heat, until browned on all sides.
 * 4) Meanwhile, combine the wine, almonds, chocolate, lemon zest, and saffron in a food processor or electric blender and process to form a paste.
 * 5) Add the chocolate mixture to the skillet and simmer covered until the chicken is very tender, about 45 minutes.
 * 6) Discard the cinnamon stick before serving.