Chicken In Spicy Brown Sauce

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, savory Mexican-inspired sauce with a hint of cocoa and cumin coating tender chicken.
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This Chicken In Spicy Brown Sauce is a delightful twist on traditional Mexican flavors, offering a deep, complex taste profile that is both comforting and exciting. The secret ingredient, unsweetened cocoa powder, adds a subtle earthiness and richness to the tomato-based sauce, balancing the heat from picante sauce and the warmth of cumin and oregano. Tender chicken breasts are lightly browned before simmering in this aromatic mixture, absorbing every bit of flavor. The result is a dish with a velvety texture and a robust, spicy-kick that pairs perfectly with rice or beans. It&# 226;€™s an easy weeknight meal that feels special enough for guests, delivering hearty satisfaction without complicated steps. Perfect for those who love bold, home-style cooking with a unique culinary flair.

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Chicken In Spicy Brown Sauce

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 185.6

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This Chicken In Spicy Brown Sauce is a delightful twist on traditional Mexican flavors, offering a deep, complex taste profile that is both comforting and exciting. The secret ingredient, unsweetened cocoa powder, adds a subtle earthiness and richness to the tomato-based sauce, balancing the heat from picante sauce and the warmth of cumin and oregano. Tender chicken breasts are lightly browned before simmering in this aromatic mixture, absorbing every bit of flavor. The result is a dish with a velvety texture and a robust, spicy-kick that pairs perfectly with rice or beans. It&# 226;€™s an easy weeknight meal that feels special enough for guests, delivering hearty satisfaction without complicated steps. Perfect for those who love bold, home-style cooking with a unique culinary flair.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Lightly brown the chicken breasts in the oil, cooking about 2 minutes on each side until golden.
  4. Drain off excess fat from the skillet.
  5. In a bowl, combine tomato sauce, picante sauce, cocoa powder, cumin, oregano, garlic salt, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice.
  6. Mix the sauce ingredients well until smooth.
  7. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
  8. Bring the sauce to a boil.
  9. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  10. Remove the chicken to a serving platter and keep warm.
  11. Continue cooking the remaining sauce in the skillet, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  12. Spoon the thickened sauce over the chicken and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 185.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.0g7%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 95.6mg32%
Sodium 83.2mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 34.9g70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, spicy, brown sauce, mexican, cocoa, cumin, picante, tomato sauce, dinner, easy, weeknight, simmered, herbs, garlic, protein, comfort food, skillet, flavorful, home cooking, spices
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