12 Yummy Mexican Chicken Recipes You Should Try Today

When you want to savour delicacies from various parts of the world, how can you give Mexican cuisine a miss? Like the culture of Mexican civilizations, its food is also diverse and bears the stamp of amalgamation of several cultures and races over the centuries.

This post talks about the top Mexican chicken recipes. Would you like to know more? Do read this post!

1. Quick And Easy Mexican Chicken:

Ingredients: 

• Minced garlic clove
• Boneless chicken breasts
• Salt
• Cooking spray
• Ground black pepper
• Ground cumin
• Salsa

How To Make:

1. At first, you need to preheat the oven to 190 degrees C.
2. Now, heat a greased skillet.
3. Rub the chicken breast pieces with cumin, pepper, garlic and salt. Place them on the skillet.
4. Cook for 10 minutes or so till both the sides are brown.
5. Now put the chicken in baking dish.
6. Top with cheese and salsa.
7. Bake for 15 minutes or so.

8. 2. Mexican Chilli Chicken:

   
9. You surely have tasted chilly chicken in restaurants and would have even made the yummy dish at home at times. Now, try its Mexican variation that is spicier and tastes awesome.

   Ingredients:

   • Chicken stock cube
   • Sliced onion
   • Olive oil
   • Ground cumin and chilli powder
   • Peeled plum tomatoes
   • Diced, skinned chorizo
   • Skinned chicken thighs
   • Drained cannellini beans
   • Seeded red peppers
   • Peeled and sliced avocado
   • Fresh coriander
   • Lime juice
   • Soured cream

   How To Make:

   1. At first, heat oil in a deep pan and fry the onions.
   2. Now add the spices and cook.
   3. Next, add the sliced tomatoes and water.
   4. When it starts boiling, pour in chicken thighs and chorizo.
   5. Simmer for 20 minutes or so.
   6. Then add the peppers and cook for 15 minutes. Add the cannellini beans.
   7. Before serving, toss the avocado and lime on top.
   8. Sprinkle some coriander and spread some soured cream.
   9. This can be served with rice.

   3. Mexican Chicken With Black Beans:

10. This is a spicy and yummy meal with a distinct flavour that you can surprise your guests with. Keep it for special dinners or occasions.
    Ingredients:
11. • Boneless chicken breast fillets
    • Chopped red pepper
    • Salsa
    • Lemon juice
    • Ground cumin
    • Crushed garlic
    • Chilli powder
    • Black beans, drained
    How To Make:
    1. At first, you need to preheat the oven to 200 degrees C.
    2. Now, arrange the chicken pieces in a baking dish.
    3. Mix the lemon juice, cumin, salsa, red pepper, garlic, chilli powder well.
    4. Pour this mixture on chicken pieces.
    5. Then, pour the drained black beans on the top.
    6. Cover the baking dish and bake in the oven for 1 hour or so.
    7. This is best enjoyed with tortillas or rice.

    4. Mexican Chicken Stew:

12. 
13. This is one tangy but low-fat Mexican chicken preparation that is ideal for lunch. From preparation to serving, it takes less than one hour.

    Ingredients:

    • Finely chopped onion
    • Vegetable oil
    • Finely chopped garlic
    • Chipotle paste
    • Dark brown sugar
    • Boneless chicken breasts
    • Chopped tomatoes
    • Sliced red onion
    • Coriander leaves
    • How To Make:
      1. Heat oil in a deep pan.
      2. Cook the sliced onion for a while and add garlic when the onion gets golden.
      3. Next add a small amount of sugar and pour in tomatoes, chipotle paste.
      4. Add the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes or so.
      5. If it gets dry, add some water into the mix.
      6. Garnish with red onion, coriander.
      7. Serve the dish with rice.

      5. Cheesy Mexican Chicken:

    • 
    • This is one yummy Mexican Chicken dish that is fortified with cheese flavour. It is ideal for serving in family lunches, especially on weekends.

      Ingredients: 

      • Boneless chicken breast pieces
      • Cream of chicken soup
      • Milk
      • Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
      • Corn chips
      • Taco Seasoning Mix
      • Salt

      How To Make:

      1. At first, preheat the oven to 200 degrees C.
      2. Pour the chicken pieces in the baking dish after coating the inside with cooking spray.
      3. Now, mix the cheese, soup, seasoning mix and milk.
      4. Pour this mixture over the chicken pieces.
      5. Cover the lid and bake for half an hour.
      6. Top with remaining cheese and chips.
      7. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes.
      8. Serve with long grain white rice.