Chicken in Garlic-Almond Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 onion
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ²/₃ cup dry Sherry
• 2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 cups white bread
• ½ cup slivered almonds
• + 5 more ingredients
• • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley
  • 4 chicken legs (thigh and drumstick)
  • Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon saffron threads (optional)

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add almonds and stir until golden brown, about 3 minutes; transfer to paper towels. Place 1/3 cup almonds in a blender or food processor. Set aside remaining almonds for garnish. Add bread cubes and garlic to same pot. Cook, stir...

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