Spicy Chicken

Name: Spicy Chicken
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 6 tomatoes; 5 guajillo chiles; 5 árbol chiles; 1 cup chipotle chile in adobo sauce; 1 cup sour cream; 1 clove garlic; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 chicken thighs; 4 chicken drumsticks; 1 cup new potatoes, cooked and cut in halves; salt and pepper; white rice, for accompaniment; parsley, for garnish

Marielle Henaine

If you like spicy recipes, here is a recipe for Spicy Chicken that will become a classic at your next gatherings thanks to the mix of guajillo, árbol, and chipotle peppers.

The secret to having tender and juicy chicken is to brown it well. Additionally, the cream will help balance the spicy flavors of the sauce and give it a smoother consistency. For this chicken recipe, you can use thighs, legs, or breasts.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 31-05-2019

Preparation

20 mins

55 mins

Low

In a pot with hot water, cook the tomatoes, guajillo pepper, and árbol pepper for 20 minutes, drain, and set aside. Blend the above with the chipotle, cream, and garlic. In a skillet over medium heat, heat the oil and sear the chicken pieces. Once browned, pour in the sauce, season with salt and pepper, let it come to a boil, and cook on low heat for 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Add the potatoes, cook for 5 more minutes, and serve hot, garnished with parsley and accompanied by rice and tortillas.

Nutritional information

* Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Energy

126.2

kcal

6.31%

Carbohydrate, by difference

2.33%

Protein

1.6

3.2%

Total lipid (fat)

10.6

16.31%

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Tips

To have juicy meat, it is important to brown the chicken well. The cream balances the spicy flavors of the sauce and gives it a smooth consistency.

Spicy Chicken

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