Durango Recipes

EASY MOLE RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, roast the tomatoes.
• Add the dried ancho chile.
• Toast for 1 minute on each side.
• Remove immediately.
• If the chile burns, the sauce will be bitter.
• Continue roasting the tomatoes while you boil 4 cups of water.
• Remove the stems and open up the anchos to remove the seeds.
• Discard the stems and the seeds.
• Place the anchos inside the boiling water.
• Turn the heat off and let them sit in the hot water for 5 minutes, or until pliable.
• Roast the tomatoes on all sides.
• Add the onion, garlic, and bread to the skillet.
• Char all the sides of the onions as well.
• Remove the garlic and bread once toasted.
• Remove the onions and tomatoes once they are ready.
• Discard the water from the dried chiles.
• Place the rehydrated dried chiles, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and bread into a blender.
• Add 1 cup of water.
• Blend until smooth.
• Heat the olive oil in a stock pot.
• Place a strainer over the top of the stock pot.
• Carefully and slowly strain the mole sauce into the stock pot.
• Remove strainer.
• Add the chicken broth and Mexican chocolate tablet.
• Stir until the chocolate has melted.
• Taste it. If you want it sweeter, add 1 tbsp sugar.
• Add the sauce, 2 cups chicken broth, and cooked chicken to a stock pot.
• Once the chicken is fully heated, it's ready!
• Serve with rice and tortillas. Enjoy!

DURANGO POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. , In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; set aside., Drain potatoes and transfer to a large bowl; add the tomatoes, cheese, onions and peppers., In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, lime juice, seasoned salt and pepper; add to potatoes and gently stir to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Coarsely chop bacon; sprinkle over the top. Sprinkle casserole with chili powder., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cilantro. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

CHICKEN DURANGO

Steps:

• Mix together all ingredients except chicken.
• Place chicken in a baking dish skin up.
• Pour sauce over chicken and marinate for 3-4 hours.
• Bake uncovered at 350 for one hour or so.

LUBY'S CAFETERIA CHICKEN DURANGO

Steps:

• Pound chicken breasts until they are 1/2" thick.
• Mix spices with plain breadcrumbs; set aside.
• Dust chicken with breadcrumbs, dip in milk, then dip chicken breast back in seasoned bread crumbs.
• Heat oil in frying pan.
• Place chicken in heated fry pan.
• Fry breast on medium heat until golden brown.
• Remove chicken breasts and place on heatproof serving tray.
• Spread each breast with 1 1/2 Tablespoon of tartar sauce.
• Place ham on chicken followed by a slice of Swiss cheese.
• Place chicken in oven or microwave just long enough to heat and melt cheese.
• Serve with you favorite salad or side vegetable.

DURANGO

Steps:

• Shake with ice, strain over ice cubes into an Old Fashioned or Collins glass.
• Top with seltzer water and garnish with mint.