Mexicana Chicken Recipe

Name: Mexicana Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cinnamon stick, broken into small pieces; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce; 2 tomatillos, peeled and chopped; 1 large tomatoes, chopped; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Servings: persons

1/2 cinnamon stick, broken into small pieces
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
2 tomatillos, peeled and chopped
1 large tomatoes, chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

1
In a small nonstick skillet combine cinnamon stick, sesame seeds and cloves. Cook over low heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in chili powder.
2
In a blender, food processor or small coffee grinder, process the spice mixture until ground. Set aside.
3
In a small sauce pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onion. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add broth, tomato sauce, tomatillos, tomato and reserved spice mixture.
4
Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Sprinkle chicken with 1 tsp ground cinnamon (not from mixture prepared above). Broil, turning once, until no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Place on serving plates; spoon sauce over top. Serve immediately.
5
Optional cooking methods.
6
Crock Pot -- Complete steps 1 - 3, place mixture and raw chicken in crock pot and cook until chicken is no longer pink inside.
7
Stove top -- Complete step 1 - 3, bring sauce mix to a boil and then add raw chicken. Cook until chicken is not longer pink inside.

400

kcal

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Carbs

Protein

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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: 1/2 cinnamon stick, broken into small pieces, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves, 1 tablespoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Mexicana 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.

Mexicana Chicken

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