Spicy Mexican Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Mexican Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 lb. chicken breast; 6 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 2 medium green bell peppers, diced; 1 large onion, diced; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1/4 c. dry roasted unsalted peanuts; 2 c. low salt chicken broth; 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves; 1/4 c. cornstarch; 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 lb. chicken breast
6 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 medium green bell peppers, diced
1 large onion, diced
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. chili powder
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 c. dry roasted unsalted peanuts
2 c. low salt chicken broth
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/4 c. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. black pepper

1
Put flour in a bag.
2
Shake one piece of chicken at a time in the bag to coat.
3
Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat and saute the chicken 15 minutes until lightly browned on both sides.
4
Set chicken pieces aside.
5
Add remaining oil to skillet and saute peppers and onion until tender.
6
Add cinnamon, cloves, chili powder, garlic, peanuts, broth and oregano.
7
Heat until simmering.
8
Spoon out 1/2 cup of sauce and blend with cornstarch.
9
Return this mixture to casserole and simmer until sauce thickens.
10
Add chicken pieces to sauce; cover and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes or until chicken is tender.
11
Sprinkle with pepper and serve.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 lb. chicken breast, 6 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 2 medium green bell peppers, diced, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Mexican Chicken

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