Chicken in Black Chile Sauce

Steps

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1. 1
   Cut the 2 kg of chicken into pieces. Split large thighs in half to ensure the pieces are not too large.
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2. 2
   Heat a clay pot with a little oil and add the chicken pieces. Season with black pepper and a pinch of salt. Sear the chicken until golden brown.
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3. 3
   On the other side of the pot, roast the tomatoes, onion, garlic, black chiles, and chiles de árbol. Be careful not to burn them as this will make the chiles bitter. Remove ingredients as they finish roasting.
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4. 4
   Once the chicken begins to brown, grind the roasted black chiles and chiles de árbol into powder. Since they were not pre-soaked, grinding first is necessary. Add cumin and a small amount of water to the ground chiles.
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5. 5
   Add the roasted tomatoes, garlic, and onion to the ground chile mixture. Add a pinch of salt. Grind everything together until well combined.
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6. 6
   Pour the chile sauce over the chicken in the pot. Bring to a boil and simmer until the sauce is fully incorporated and the chicken is completely cooked through.
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7. 7
   Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and place on a serving plate to cool slightly. The dish should be rich, flavorful, and tender.
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