Chicken in Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes; ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice; ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 2 -3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 ½ teaspoons oregano; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; black pepper; kosher salt; 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 3 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes
½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 -3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
black pepper
kosher salt
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons olive oil

1
Puree sauce ingredients in blender, taste to adjust seasonings- set aside.
2
Heat oil in large skillet.
3
Season chicken with black pepper and kosher salt.
4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
5
Add chicken to skillet, saute till brown - about 2 minutes per side.
6
Add tomato sauce from blender to skillet, reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered turning chicken over once to cook through- about 10 minutes
7
Remove chicken from skillet and cut crosswise into thin slices
8
Continue to simmer the sauce until slightly thickened - about 5 minutes
9
Return the chicken slices to the skillet and heat through

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes, ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Chicken in Spicy Tomato Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken in Spicy Tomato Sauce

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