Best Mexican Chicken Recipe
Chicken is good for health – it is a white meat and rich in protein. It is a lot healthier than red meat, which is high in saturated fat. This chicken, with flavors of Mexico, is quick and easy to make and very versatile.
Best Mexican Chicken Recipe
Linda DeCann
4
20 minutes
40 minutes
603
Dinner
When you want to have chicken with a Mexican flavor, this is the right dish. You can pair it with rice (plain or Mexican style) or tortillas. Add some sour cream and guacamole and some nacho chips on the side for taste and crunch.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp blanched almonds or cashews
- 150 gm. green tomatoes, chopped
- 1-2 jalapenos, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp. chopped coriander leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- Salt to taste
- 4 tbsp. oil
- 1 tsp. cumin powder
- ½ tsp. paprika
- 1/2 kg or little more 1 lb chicken
- 6-8 olives, chopped
- 1 cup colored peppers, chopped
- Lemon wedges for garnishing
Directions
Soak almonds in warm water for 5 minutes, then skin them. If you are using cashews, use them as they are.
In a blender or food processor, blend the tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, coriander leaves, garlic and almonds. Season with salt to taste. Use pink Himalayan salt for its numerous health benefits.
Cut chicken into medium-sized pieces.
Heat oil in a heavy pan and fry chicken till it is browning, stirring from time to time for even cooking.
Put in the blended paste and stir fry lightly. Cook over low heat for about 5 minutes.
Then add 3 cups water. Let it come to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer till chicken is almost done.
Add olives and peppers. Cook till chicken is done. There should be a thick sauce with the chicken.
Serve garnished with lime wedges.
