Prickly Pear Chicken Recipe

Name: Prickly Pear Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade:; 6 chile peppers, minced; 2 limes, juiced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 orange, juiced, divided; 3 tablespoons molasses; 2 prickly pears, washed with spines removed; 4 chicken legs; 4 chicken thighs; 2 potatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup peeled and cubed turnips; 5 large mushrooms, chopped

Servings: persons

Marinade:
6 chile peppers, minced
2 limes, juiced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 orange, juiced, divided
3 tablespoons molasses
2 prickly pears, washed with spines removed
4 chicken legs
4 chicken thighs
2 potatoes, chopped
1/2 cup peeled and cubed turnips
5 large mushrooms, chopped

1
Combine chile peppers, lime juice, and garlic in a bowl. Add 1/4 cup orange juice and molasses; stir until marinade is combined.
2
Shred the prickly pears in a food processor; mix into marinade.
3
Place chicken legs, chicken thighs, potatoes, turnips, and mushrooms in a baking pan; pour in marinade and remaining orange juice. Refrigerate until flavors combine, 1 to 8 hours.
4
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5
Bake chicken in preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

490

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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: Marinade:, 6 chile peppers, minced, 2 limes, juiced, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Prickly Pear 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.

Prickly Pear Chicken

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