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Mexican Chicken Ranchero

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Submitted by: darren macias

 

Chicken thighs, bell pepper strips and sliced onion are cooked in a mixture of tomato sauce flavored with chili powder, garlic and brown sugar.
 

Ingredients

  • 1 Family Pack of Chicken Thighs (Use Boneless/Skinless for a low-fat dish)
  • Chili Powder
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Oregano
  • 2 Beef Bouillon Cubes
  • 1 Small Can Of Tomato Sauce
  • 2 Large Bell Peppers
  • 1 Large Onion
  • 2 Tablespoons Of Cooking Oil
  • 3 Tablespoons Of Brown Sugar
  • 2 Serrano Peppers (Optional)

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Method

Prep Work: 1. Wash chicken 2. Cut 2 bell peppers into 1/2-inch rings 3. Cut 1 large onion into 1/2-inch rings 4. Mince 2 garlic cloves Cooking Instructions: 1. Heat a deep fry pan or large saucepan over a medium/low flame 2. Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil 3. Add 5 Tablespoons of Chili Powder 4. Simmer until Chili Powder is dark red in color (5-10 minutes) 5. Add 1 cup of Water 6. Bring to a slow boil and add 2 Beef Bouillon Cubes 7. Add Minced Garlic, Salt, Pepper, and Oregano to taste 8. Add small can of Tomato Sauce 9. Add 3 tablespoons of Brown Sugar 10. Bring to a slow boil again, then add your Bell Peppers & Onion 11. Increase flame to Medium and add Chicken 12. Cover and cook for 1 hour, stirring frequently. 13. You may add 2 diced Serrano Peppers for a spicy hot dinner

 

Notes: Serving Suggestions: 1. Serve in a shallow bowl 2. Serve with warmed flour tortillas This is an authentic, low-fat Mexican dish sure to please and it does not come out too spicy, if serrano peppers are not used.

 

Number of Servings: 5-6

 

Submitted by: darren macias ()

 

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