Mexican Chilli Chicken

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 16

Spicy and flavorful Mexican Chilli Chicken recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

308

Sugar

12g

Fat

Mexican Chilli Chicken is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy chicken. This recipe is packed with the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine, including chili peppers, tomatoes, and coriander. Roasting the vegetables before blending them into a sauce adds an extra depth of flavor to the dish. The chicken breasts are simmered in the vegetable sauce, allowing them to soak up the flavors and become tender and juicy. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or a festive Mexican-themed gathering.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.	Chop tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions into large chunks.
3.	Roast tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, onions, and chilies on a baking sheet in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
4.	While vegetables are roasting, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
5.	Remove the vegetables from the oven and transfer them to a blender. Add coriander and blend until smooth.
6.	Pour the vegetable sauce over the chicken and simmer for 5 minutes.
7.	Serve hot garnished with additional coriander leaves if desired.

PROS

This Mexican Chilli Chicken recipe is packed with bold and spicy flavors.

It’s a healthy way to enjoy chicken with plenty of vegetables in a delicious sauce.

CONS

This dish can be spicy for some people.
If you’re not a fan of spicy food, you can reduce the amount of chilies in this recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Mexican Chilli Chicken recipe is loaded with antioxidants, making it an immune-boosting dish.
Tomatoes and bell peppers are high in vitamin C which helps support your immune system.
Garlic has been shown to have antibacterial and antiviral properties which can help fight off infections.

	908 g tomatoes
	6 bell peppers
	7 garlic cloves
	2 chilies
	2 onions
	4 chicken breasts
	coriander