Step 1

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Set aside while you make the sauce.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and tomatoes and sauté, stirring occasionally for about 4 minutes or until the onions start to become translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the garlic and cook for about a minute. Stir in the dried chiles and the broth and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low and with a spoon, push the dried chiles down to make sure they are completely submerged in the broth. Cover the pot and simmer for about 10 minutes so the chiles softened.

Step 4

Remove from the heat, uncover the pot and allow to cool at room temperature for about 5 minutes. Transfer the chiles and about half of their liquid to a blender. Add the apple cider vinegar, salt, cumin, coriander and ground cloves and blend at high speed for about 2-3 minutes or until smooth. Add the remaining cooking liquid and continue to blend until the sauce becomes smooth. Set aside.

Step 5

Place the same Dutch oven or pot on the stove over medium-high heat (you want to let the pot dry up a bit before adding the oil to prevent splatters).

Step 6

Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil.

Step 7

Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and brown for about 2-3 minutes per side. You may need to do this in 2 batches not to overcrowd the pot. If you need to, transfer the browned chicken to a plate and keep warm while cooking the next batch.

Step 8

Return all the chicken to the pot and add the sauce and bay leaves. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil then, lower the heat, partially cover the pot with the lid and simmer, stirring occasionally for about 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Add additional broth if needed.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaves, season to taste and serve. Oven Method:

Step 10

For your convenience and to keep this a one-pot recipe, use a Dutch oven or an oven safe pot.

Step 11

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 12

After browning the chicken, stir in the sauce and bay leaves. Bring to a boil then, cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven.

Step 13

Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and has reached an internal temperature of 165o Fahrenheit when checked with an instant read thermometer.

Step 14

Remove from the oven, stir and season to taste. Remove the bay leaves and serve.