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Easy Mexican Chicken

Here's how you make Easy Mexican Chicken
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  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 35-45m
    • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (6 fillets)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • FOR SAUCE
  • 1 jar (20 ounce) chunky salsa (make sure to use a chunky salsa I used a mild salsa)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jalapeno, thin sliced, seeds and ribs removed (leave a few ribs in, if you don't mind a little heat)
  • 1/2 cup green olives (cut in half, black olives can be substituted if you prefer)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, fine chopped
  • Garnish
  • Lime wedges
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Chicken ... Bring the chicken to room temperature and season with the oregano, salt and pepper and rub it in well. You can even marinate this all day in a ziploc bag. That also gives the chicken great flavor if you decide to do that.

  • Step 2: Saute ... To a large saute pan, add the olive oil and bring to medium high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

  • Step 3: Sauce ... Move the chicken over to one side of the pan and add all the ingredients for the sauce to the other side; the salsa, garlic, olives, jalapeno, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, chicken broth and mix well. Move the chicken back over the sauce and flip the thighs a few times to make sure they are coated in the sauce. Cover and cook 30-40 minutes on low heat until the chicken is tender and almost falling apart. After 30 minutes, check the seasoning; add any additional salt and pepper if necessary. Also, if the sauce seems a bit thick, add a bit more broth if you want.

  • Step 4: Finish and Serve ... Once the chicken is tender, finish the dish by adding the fresh cilantro. Serve over yellow, white, or your favorite Mexican rice; and black beans are also a great side dish. Garnish the chicken with lime wedges. ENJOY!

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