Description
Chicken Guajillo is a vibrant and flavorful Mexican dish that brings together tender chicken and a rich, spicy sauce made from guajillo peppers. This comforting meal is perfect for family dinners, festive gatherings, or meal prep, as it’s easy to make and packs a punch of flavor. The guajillo sauce, infused with spices, complements the chicken beautifully and can be served over rice, in warm tortillas, or even with noodles for a delightful twist. With its balance of mild heat and savory depth, Chicken Guajillo is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 small chicken legs (or 4 large chicken thighs)
- 6 medium dried guajillo peppers
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1 small onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 ½ tsp dried oregano
- Juice of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare the guajillo peppers by removing stems and seeds. Soak them in hot water for 10 minutes.
- Blend the soaked peppers with tomatoes, onion, garlic, oregano, orange juice, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
- Strain the sauce into a cooking pan; add chicken legs ensuring they’re covered slightly by the sauce.
- Bring to a simmer and cook covered for about 40 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg