Shredded Chicken in Blackberry Liqueur Sauce

Pollo en Mora

Preparation info
  • Makes

    6–8

    servings as an appetizer
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Zarela's Veracruz: Mexico's Simplest Cuisine

By Zarela Martínez

Published 2001

  • About

This Recipe Showcases the fruit-liqueur tradition of Xico, home of the Virués family, who gave me this dish. It features shredded chicken with classic Spanish accents, like green olives and almonds. Use a brand of liqueur close to the fairly low-alcohol, not terribly sugary original (Colonial Club is my usual choice).

Pollo en mora makes an excellent appetizer as well as a main dish. For the former, follow the directions below and serve with crisp-fried flour tortillas.