Diana's Mexican Style Chicken Recipe

Name: Diana's Mexican Style Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken, whole cut up; 1 quart water; 1 each bay leaves; 2 Cloves garlic crushed; 1 x peppercorns; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 cup onions chopped; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 28 ounces italian plum (roma) tomatoes or 4 fresh tomatoes, chopped; 2 cans green chili peppers chopped; 1 x black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 4 Cloves garlic finely mashed

Servings: persons

2 pounds chicken, whole cut up
1 quart water
1 each bay leaves
2 Cloves garlic crushed
1 x peppercorns
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup onions chopped
1/4 cup vegetable oil
28 ounces italian plum (roma) tomatoes or 4 fresh tomatoes, chopped
2 cans green chili peppers chopped
1 x black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
4 Cloves garlic finely mashed

1
Poach chicken pieces until almost tender, about 15 minutes, in 1 quart well-seasoned water (add chicken base, basil, oregano and rice wine).
2
Add bay leaf, 2 cloves of garlic, peppercorns and salt.
3
Let chicken cool in broth.
4
Saute onion until golden in hot oil in a dutch oven.
5
Add the tomatoes and chiles.
6
Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and oregano.
7
Add 2 cups reserved chicken stock.
8
Boil 5 minutes, add mashed garlic, and correct the seasoning.
9
Place chicken in baking dish, pour all of the sauce over it, cover, and bake in a 350F (180C) oven for 15 minutes, until bubbly.

652

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Protein

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 2 pounds chicken, whole cut up, 1 quart water, 1 each bay leaves, 2 Cloves garlic crushed, and more.

Yes, Diana's Mexican Style 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Diana's Mexican Style Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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