PREPARATION
Lightly toast 1/4 cup almonds; set aside.
In blender or food processor, process remaining 3/4 cup almonds until finely ground. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook ground almonds, oregano, cinnamon and bay leaves over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until toasted. Remove almond mixture from skillet and set aside.
In same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat and brown chicken, turning once, 5 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil and cook onion and garlic over medium heat, stirring frequently, 2 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in Knorr® Chicken flavor Bouillon Cube blended with water, reserved ground almond mixture and black pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
In blender or food processor, process 1 cup sauce until smooth and return to skillet. Return chicken with juices to skillet and simmer, stirring sauce occasionally, 10 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove bay leaves. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and cilantro. Serve, if desired, with hot cooked rice.
