Chicken Rojo Recipe

Name: Chicken Rojo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -5 chicken breasts or 3 -5 chicken thighs; 6 large tomatoes; 1/2 onion, cut into quarters; 3 tablespoons oil; 2 cups chicken broth, mixed with; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon garlic, peeled and crushed; 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon chili powder; salt

Servings: persons

3 -5 chicken breasts or 3 -5 chicken thighs
6 large tomatoes
1/2 onion, cut into quarters
3 tablespoons oil
2 cups chicken broth, mixed with
2 cups water
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic, peeled and crushed
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
salt

1
Preheat oven to broil.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan over high heat. Brown the chicken pieces on each side. Cover chicken with chicken broth - add chile powder, cumin, oregano, garlic and cocoa and bring to a boil.
3
While it's coming to a boil, slice the top off of each tomato and place cut side down on a cookie sheet along with the onions.
4
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of oil over them. Place under broiler and remove when tomato skins become very wrinkled and shriveled - about 3 to 5 minutes.
5
When the tomatoes are ready, remove from broiler and let cool for 1 minute. Peel the skin off of each tomato roughly chop them and the onions.
6
Add chopped tomato and onion to the chicken and sauce. Continue to simmer the sauce until the chicken is cooked through.
7
If the liquid cooks off to fast, add water as needed to maintain a sauce with the chicken.
8
Serve with steamed rice.

464

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -5 chicken breasts or 3 -5 chicken thighs, 6 large tomatoes, 1/2 onion, cut into quarters, 3 tablespoons oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Rojo 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 Rojo

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