Pollo Encacahuatado, a delicious dish originally from Puebla, does take a bit of prep time, but it’s definitely worth it! This recipe makes quite a few servings, so you can cut it in half if you’d like. I used my slow-cooker because I wanted the chicken to practically fall off the bones, but you can [...]
Ingredients: 500 Grams Pinto Beans, debris removed and rinsed 1 Whole Chicken, cut into separate pieces (keep the feet – they add nice flavor to the soup) 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil 4 Tablespoons Butter 7 Cups Chicken Stock (you can substitute chicken bouillon powder in hot water) 1 Large Onion, chopped 6 Garlic Cloves, minced [...]
Croquette Ingredients: 1 Boneless Chicken Breast, seasoned and cooked as desired 1 Pound (about 5 medium) White Potatoes 2 Garlic Cloves, diced 2 Eggs 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro, coarsely chopped 1/4 Cup Hard Cheese, like Queso Enchilado or Parmesan Salt, to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste About 1/2 Cup Flour Vegetable Oil, for [...]
Sometimes we need a little inspiration to liven up leftovers. My dad came up with this recipe for that very reason. Whether starting with leftovers or from scratch, we’re sure you’ll enjoy this dish. This is also an egg-free version of chiles rellenos. Ingredients: 1 Boneless Chicken Breast (you can also substitute beef or pork, [...]
Ingredients: 1 Dozen Corn Tortillas (slightly stale and dry) Vegetable or Corn Oil, for frying Salt 1 Pound (about 4 to 5 medium-sized) Tomatillos, husks removed and washed 2 to 4 Serrano Chile Peppers, depending on desired spiciness 1 Medium White Onion 2 Garlic Cloves 1 Tablespoon Chicken Bouillon Powder 1 & 1/2 Cups Hot [...]
Ingredients: 1 Medium Chicken, whole or cut into pieces Salt and Pepper to taste 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 Onion, chopped 2 Garlic Cloves, minced 4 Chiles de Arbol, minced, or to taste (if you don’t want it too spicy) 1/2 Cup White Wine 1/2 Cup Tamarind Pulp 1 Cup Chicken Broth 1 Tablespoon Chipotle [...]
Ingredients: 1 Large onion, coarsely chopped 2 Garlic cloves, finely diced 2 Lbs. Boneless chicken breasts or chuck roast 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil 4 Large onions, sliced into rings 3-4 Chipotle chiles (canned in adobo sauce), or to taste 2 Tomatoes, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves 1 T. Chicken bouillon powder 1 Teaspoon salt Tostadas [...]
Ingredients: 1 Chicken, cut into pieces 1/2 Cup Flour Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste Salt to Taste 8 Bacon Strips 3-4 Tablespoons Corn Oil 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced 1 Onion, Finely Chopped 1 Teaspoon Fresh Ginger, Minced 6 Cups Freshly Squeezed Orange Lime 1 Bay Leaf 1 Cinnamon Stick 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Clove 2 [...]
Ingredients: 2 Egss 1 Clove Garlic Minced Salt to Taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper to Taste Cayenne Pepper to Taste 1 1/2 lbs. Pounded chicken breasts 1 1/2 Cups bread crumbs 1/4 Cup grated Parmesan Cheese Vegetable oil Directions: Beat the egss and add the garlic. Add the salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to [...]
Chicken Breast Wrapped with Bacon (CC photo by O’Donovans) Ingredients: 3 Medium boneless chicken breasts 9 Slices bacon 1 Teaspoon vinegar 1 Pinch cinnamon 1 Pinch ground clove 2 Cloves garlic, peeled 1 Cup cooking sherry Ground pepper to taste Directions: Grind the garlic cloves into a paste in a mortar and pestle, and then [...]
