Mexicali Chicken Food

MEXICALI CHICKEN FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion, jalapeno, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Chill until serving., Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning; set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain., If grilling the chicken, using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., Top with bacon and cheese; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa; squeeze lime wedges over top.

MEXICALI CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion, jalapenos, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Chill until serving., Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning; set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain., If grilling the chicken, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°., Top with bacon and cheese; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa; squeeze lime wedges over top.

MEXICALI CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in 3 qt casserole or dutch oven.
• In large bowl combine all dry ingredients and then add milk, margarine and eggs.
• Stir in onion, chilies and pimento.
• Pour over chicken mixture.
• Bake at 350 degrees for about 50-60 minutes.

MEXICALI CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• Combine cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne pepper.
• Rub mixture over meaty sides of chicken.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
• Coat with cooking spray.
• Add chicken to skillet, seasoned side down.
• Cook 5 minutes or until beginning to brown.
• Add salsa to skillet.
• Turn chicken over and cover skillet.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• Transfer to serving plates and garnish with green onions and serve with lime wedges if desired.

MEXICALI CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brush chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with half of the Mrs. Dash® Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend. Arrange in a baking dish.
• 2. Bake 15 minutes. Turn chicken pieces over and sprinkle with remaining Mrs. Dash® Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend. Bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until cooked through.
• 3. Serve with lime or lemon wedges if desired.

MEXICALI ENCHILADAS -SEMI-HOMEMAKER RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Wrap corn tortillas in wet paper towels and microwave for 45 seconds. In a large bowl, combine chicken, 1 1/2 bags of cheese, onion, cilantro, and 2 cans of enchilada sauce. Mix well Add the cilantro and stir to combine.
• Cover the bottom of a large baking dish with half of the remaining enchilada sauce.
• Carefully spoon mixture into tortillas, roll up and place seam side down in the baking dish. Cover the top with the other half can of the enchilada sauce and the rest of the cheese (1 1/2 bags). Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve with sour cream sauce.
• Make sour cream sauce by adding butter to a saucepan over medium heat. While the butter is melting add the chicken broth, cumin, garlic and sour cream. Whisk to combine; season with salt, bring to a boil and remove from the heat.
• Serve enchiladas topped with sour cream sauce.

MEXICALI CHICKEN BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix ground chicken with taco seasoning mix and form four hamburge patties (about 3/4 inch thick).
• Grill each side for 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run dry.
• Last two minutes of cooking, add cheese to melt.
• Place burgers on toasted buns topped with guacamole and salsa.
• Enjoy.

CHICKEN MEXICALA

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, saute onion and green chile peppers until tender. Stir in chicken, then milk and soup. Heat through, mix well and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a small skillet, saute tortillas a few at a time until soft. Cut tortillas into quarters, then line a 9x13 inch baking dish with 1/2 of the tortillas. Spread 1/2 of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, then layer with remaining tortillas and remaining chicken mixture. Finally, sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

MEXICALI SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Slice chicken breasts into 1/2 inch strips.
• Saute chicken in the half of the butter in a large frying pan until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
• Set chicken aside to keep warm.
• Melt the remaining butter in the frying pan and saute the onions and garlic until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Put chicken back in the pan and add the salsa and corn.
• Simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

TEXICALI CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cooked and boned chicken should be cut into bite-sized pieces. In a dutch oven or large pot with a good cover, saute the onion and pepper in the oil but do not overcook. Add the stewed tomatoes and stir to mix, then add the spices and stir until well blended.
• Add the stock and bring to a slow simmer and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the chicken and continue to simmer for about 10 minutes. Add the corn starch to about 1/4 cup of water and add to the mixture to thicken. add more salt to taste.
• After the mixture thickens, add the rice, a several spoonfuls at a time and stir gently to blend. Blend well with all the rice, cover and gently heat for about 10-15 more minutes.
• Variation: turn it into a large greased casserole and cover with grated cheese. heat in a 325F oven until the cheese melts.
• For the chicken I often use a grocery store roasted chicken, skinned and deboned or I poach breasts in the microwave and use the reserved liquid as the broth.

LOADED MEXICALI CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a hot pan, melt butter and oil; immediately brown chicken on all sides (about 15 minutes total).
• Put rice and water into a covered large casserole pan--microwave for about 45 minutes until soft and plump--check your owner's manual. My microwave has "rice" cycle.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix sauce ingredients--EXCEPT cheese.
• Place chicken in a 13x9-inch pan or a casserole dish, pour sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with cheese; cover lightly with foil.
• Bake chicken for 35-40 minutes; remove foil, continue baking for 5-10 minutes.
• Serve with rice and use chicken sauce for a gravy.

CROCK POT MEXICALI CHICKEN

Steps:

• Throw all the ingredients into the crock pot expect for the sour cream.
• Cook on low for 3-4 hours.
• Before serving add the sour cream and let heat through. Serve over white rice.

MEXICALI CHICKEN (SLOW COOKER)

Steps:

• Put sliced peppers and onions in slow cooker and top with chicken.
• Sprinkle chili powder and oregano over chicken and add salsa.
• Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours.
• Remove chicken from slow cooker and place in a serving bowl to keep warm.
• Stir ketchup cumin, and salt into mixture in slow cooker. Cook, uncovered, on High 15 minutes or until hot.
• Pour mixture over top of noodles or rice.

CRISPY CHICKEN MEXICALI SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Measure 1/3 cup coating mix; coat chicken with coating mix and bake as directed on package.
• Toss greens with corn and beans in large bowl.
• Top with chicken, cheese and dressing just before serving with rolls.

QUICK MEXICALI CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine soup, diced tomatoes with chiles, sour cream, milk, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and 1/2 of the cheese. Just before baking in the oven, add crushed tortilla chips and combine evenly. Put in a baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until hot, bubbly, and cheese is melted, about 40 minutes.