Chicken With Delicious Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken With Delicious Spicy Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (preferably Mexican-style); 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 4 fresh garlic cloves (or to taste); 2 -3 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 -2 tablespoon corn syrup (can use brown sugar); 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 6 chicken pieces (skin on or off or use just chicken breasts); salt and pepper; oil (for frying); 1 large onion (sliced thin or chopped); 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste); 1 green bell pepper, coarsley chopped

Servings: persons

1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (preferably Mexican-style)
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 fresh garlic cloves (or to taste)
2 -3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 -2 tablespoon corn syrup (can use brown sugar)
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cumin
6 chicken pieces (skin on or off or use just chicken breasts)
salt and pepper
oil (for frying)
1 large onion (sliced thin or chopped)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 green bell pepper, coarsley chopped

1
In a blender puree the stewed tomatoes, orange juice, broth, chili powder, lime juice, garlic cloves, oregano, corn syrup and cumin; set aside.
2
In a large skillet (I use my electric frypan for this) heat oil over high heat.
3
Season chicken with salt and pepper on all sides.
4
Brown in hot oil about 5 minutes on each side.
5
Add in sliced onion, chili flakes, and green pepper and the sauce from blender, reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered until chicken is cooked through, about 40 minutes (turning over once).
6
If desired remove the chicken when cooked and simmer the sauce and veggies longer, then just return the chicken to sauce.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Serve with rice or hot cooked noodles.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (preferably Mexican-style), 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 tablespoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Delicious 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.

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Chicken With Delicious Spicy Tomato Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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