Pollo Adobado

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Place tomatoes, 2 guajillo peppers, onion, celery, carrot, and garlic into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.

3 . Stage

Blend vegetable mixture, chicken stock, remaining guajillo peppers, and chicken bouillon together in a blender or food processor until sauce is smooth.

4 . Stage

Place chicken in a baking dish and pour sauce over and around chicken to cover completely. Top with bay leaves.

5 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven, stirring sauce every 20 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).