Mexican Chicken Recipe

Name: Mexican Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 500 g skinless chicken thighs, diced; 1/2 cup red capsicum (bell pepper); 1 tablespoon Mexican chili powder (or to taste); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons chicken stock powder; 1 (415 g) can chopped tomatoes; 1 (450 g) can refried beans; 1/2 cup water

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
500 g skinless chicken thighs, diced
1/2 cup red capsicum (bell pepper)
1 tablespoon Mexican chili powder (or to taste)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin powder
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons chicken stock powder
1 (415 g) can chopped tomatoes
1 (450 g) can refried beans
1/2 cup water

1
Heat the oil in a large pan, and fry the onion and garlic for a couple of minutes.
2
Add the diced chicken and capsicum and cook for a further 4 minutes or until all the chicken has changed colour.
3
Add spices and stock powder and cook for 1 minute.
4
Add the remaining ingredients, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for another 15 minutes Serve over steamed rice.
5
I like to serve grated cheese, sour cream and gaucomale so people can add them themselves.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 500 g skinless chicken thighs, diced, and more.

Yes, Mexican 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.

Mexican Chicken

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