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Fiesta Chicken

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This Fiesta Chicken is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that brings a burst of Mexican-inspired taste to your table. Juicy chicken breast pieces are simmered in a rich sauce made from tomato sauce, fresh orange juice, and aromatic spices like oregano and chili powder. The result is a dish with a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and mild heat. Served over hot cooked rice and garnished with fresh parsley, it&# 226;€™s comforting yet exciting. Ideal for busy evenings when you want something satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. Simple ingredients come together to create a meal the whole family will love.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 86.9
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Fiesta Chicken is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that brings a burst of Mexican-inspired taste to your table. Juicy chicken breast pieces are simmered in a rich sauce made from tomato sauce, fresh orange juice, and aromatic spices like oregano and chili powder. The result is a dish with a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and mild heat. Served over hot cooked rice and garnished with fresh parsley, it&# 226;€™s comforting yet exciting. Ideal for busy evenings when you want something satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. Simple ingredients come together to create a meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
  • 8 ounce Tomato Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Orange juice
  • 1/2 cup Onion; finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Oregano; crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1 clove Garlic; minced
  • 12 ounce Chicken Breast Halves; cut into 1" pieces
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Water
  • 1/4 cup Snipped Parsley
  • 3 cups Rice; cooked, hot
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large skillet, combine tomato sauce, orange juice, chopped onion, oregano, chili powder, minced garlic, and a dash of hot pepper sauce.
  2. 2
    Bring the sauce mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  3. 3
    Cover and simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  4. 4
    Stir the cubed chicken pieces into the skillet.
  5. 5
    Return the mixture to a boil.
  6. 6
    Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center.
  7. 7
    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth.
  8. 8
    Stir the cornstarch mixture into the skillet with the chicken.
  9. 9
    Cook and stir until the sauce thickens and becomes bubbly.
  10. 10
    Continue to cook and stir for 2 more minutes to cook out the raw starch taste.
  11. 11
    Toss the snipped parsley with the hot cooked rice.
  12. 12
    Serve the chicken and sauce mixture over the parsley rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 86.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.2g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 972.1mg41%
Total Carbohydrate 17.6g6%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g17%
Sugars 10.8g
Protein 3.3g7%

* 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, fiesta, mexican, rice, tomato sauce, orange juice, chili powder, oregano, garlic, onion, simmered, weeknight dinner, easy recipe, family meal, poultry, spicy, comfort food, skillet dinner, quick meals, healthy
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