Chicken Aguascalientes Recipe

Name: Chicken Aguascalientes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken, bone in and cut up; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 medium fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and rough chopped (Caned tomatoes do not work well with this recipe); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon oregano, dried, crushed; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, ground; 1/8 teaspoon clove, ground; 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

3 lbs chicken, bone in and cut up
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 medium fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and rough chopped (Caned tomatoes do not work well with this recipe)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano, dried, crushed
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/8 teaspoon clove, ground
2 teaspoons cornstarch

1
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
2
In 12 inch skillet brown chicken in cooking oil about 15 minutes.
3
Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes more.
4
Add tomatoes, lemon juice, sugar, salt, oregano, cinnamon, cloves, and 1/2 cup water. Cover; simmer 30 to 35 minutes or till chicken is tender.
5
Remove chicken to platter, keep warm.
6
Measure pan juices; add water to make 2 cups. Return to skillet.
7
Combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water; add to skillet. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
8
Spoon some sauce over chicken; pass remainding sauce.

705

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

108

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 lbs chicken, bone in and cut up, salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 onion, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Aguascalientes 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.

Chicken Aguascalientes

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