Tamale Pie

Ingredients

• 3 cups masa harina (found in the Mexican or Baking section of the grocery store – Maseca is a widespread brand)
• 3 cups chicken broth
• ¾ cup cold shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 Vidalia onions, sliced thinly
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 canned chipotles in adobo, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons pepper jelly
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 can of black or pinto beans with liquid
• 1 orange, half zested, then juiced
• 3 tablespoons masa