Pollo Rojo Red Pepper Chicken Recipe

Name: Pollo Rojo Red Pepper Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 whole Dried New Mexico Chiles (California, Anaheims); 2 cloves Garlic; 1 cup Chicken Stock; 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin; 2 Tablespoons Honey; 3 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 2 pounds Chicken Cutlets; Salt And Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Oil; 1 Tablespoon Butter; Cilantro Leaves Or Queso Fresco, For Garnish

Servings: persons

15 whole Dried New Mexico Chiles (California, Anaheims)
2 cloves Garlic
1 cup Chicken Stock
1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
2 Tablespoons Honey
3 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
1/2 teaspoons Salt
2 pounds Chicken Cutlets
Salt And Pepper
1 Tablespoon Oil
1 Tablespoon Butter
Cilantro Leaves Or Queso Fresco, For Garnish

1
Prepare a bowl of boiling hot water.
2
Place the chiles in the water and allow them to soak for 10-15 minutesuntil soft to the touch.
3
Remove the stems, seeds, and membranes, rinsing each pepper in the bowl.
4
Then place in a food processor.
5
Add the garlic cloves and half the chicken stock.
6
Puree until smooth.
7
Then add the cumin, honey, vinegar, salt and remaining stock.
8
Puree again until smooth.
9
Taste and salt again if needed.
10
The sauce should have a very intense flavor, but not be overly spicy if the seeds and membranes are properly removed.
11
Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat.
12
Pat the chicken cutlets dry and salt the pepper on both sides.
13
Add the oil and butter to the skillet.
14
Once melted, place half the cutlets in the pan.
15
Saute for 2-3 minutes per side.
16
Repeat with the remaining cutlets.
17
To serve, warm the red pepper sauce and pour over the chicken.
18
Garnish with cilantro leaves or queso fresco.

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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: 15 whole Dried New Mexico Chiles (California, Anaheims), 2 cloves Garlic, 1 cup Chicken Stock, 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin, and more.

Yes, Pollo Rojo Red Pepper 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.

Pollo Rojo Red Pepper Chicken

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