Baja Chicken Recipe

Name: Baja Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 lime, juice of; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 cup tomato puree; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cumin; 1/8 teaspoon chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon jalapeno powder (if not available use crushed red pepper); 1 lb boneless chicken thighs

Servings: persons

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1 lime, juice of
1 lemon, juice of
1 cup tomato puree
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon jalapeno powder (if not available use crushed red pepper)
1 lb boneless chicken thighs

1
mix all ingredients except chicken in a bowl.
2
add chicken and let marinate 24 - 48 hours.
3
take chicken out of marinade and place in a 9x13 baking dish.
4
bake uncovered in a 425 degree F oven for 30 minutes.
5
cover and bake at 325 degrees F for 30 more minutes.
6
while still warm place in a mixer and slowly beat with paddle to shred or shred by hand when cool enough to do so.
7
serve over rice or wrapped in a tortilla.
8
Alternate cooking method using a grill.
9
reserve 1/3 of marinade.
10
mix chicken into the rest of marinade.
11
marinate 24 - 48 hours.
12
cook the chicken on a grill until outside is slightly blackened.
13
put in a 9x13 pan
14
add the reserved marinade.
15
cover and bake at 325 degrees F for 30 minutes.
16
shred as described above.

500

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 lime, juice of, 1 lemon, juice of, and more.

Yes, Baja Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baja Chicken

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