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Chicken a La Mexicana
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 2
A la Mexicana is a term used to describe the way a dish is cooked, in a brothy sauce made of tomatoes, jalapeƱos and white onion, resembling the Mexican flag.
Ingredients:
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tomatoes (chopped)
1 -2 jalapeno (seeded & chopped)
1/2 white onion (chopped or diced)
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
salt & pepper, to taste
Directions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a medium size skillet, add the garlic and saute for a moment. Season the chicken with salt & pepper and brown in the skillet along with the garlic.
2. When the chicken is evenly browned on both sides (approximately 8 minutes), add the rest of the ingredients and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
3. When all the flavors are combined, serve with Spanish rice & warm tortillas.
By RecipeOfHealth.com