General Mapache Chicken Surprise Recipe

Name: General Mapache Chicken Surprise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g chicken breasts; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 garlic clove; 2 zucchini (small); 150 g onions; 150 g bell peppers; 150 g tomatoes (fresh); 50 g corn (canned); 50 g red beans (red, canned); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon thyme (dried); 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground red chili pepper; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 10 g salt

Servings: persons

500 g chicken breasts
1 lemon, juice of
1 garlic clove
2 zucchini (small)
150 g onions
150 g bell peppers
150 g tomatoes (fresh)
50 g corn (canned)
50 g red beans (red, canned)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon thyme (dried)
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground red chili pepper
1/2 teaspoon pepper
10 g salt

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["Cut boneless and skinless chicken breasts into stripes (bones and skin use for cooking broth). Chicken stripes season with salt and soak into lemon juice. Leave it 1 hour in lemon.", "In the meantime cut onion into rounds; mince finely garlic; cut bell peppers into stripes; cut tomato into small pieces (remove seeds), cut zucchini into stripes.", "Wash canned corn and beans well to remove ""can taste"".", "Heat olive oil in a frying pan (big one) and fry chicken until gets brown.", "Put chicken aside, add some more oil and add vegetables following this order: first onion, saute until softens; than peppers, saute a bit, than tomato and garlic. Than add chicken, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper and chili. Add some broth and saute until everything softens. Add corn and beans and stir. Add zucchini last (they get soft quickly).", "Saute everything for 5-10 minutes or more: all liquid must evaporate and sauce must be sticky."]

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g chicken breasts, 1 lemon, juice of, 1 garlic clove, 2 zucchini (small), and more.

Yes, General Mapache Chicken Surprise 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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General Mapache Chicken Surprise

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Variations & substitutions

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