Best 2 Chicken Aguascalientes Recipes

Chicken aguascalientes is a traditional Mexican dish that is typically served at special occasions such as holidays and festivals. The dish consists of chicken that is cooked in a rich and flavorful sauce made with a variety of spices, vegetables, and fruits. The result is a moist and tender chicken that is bursting with flavor. If you're looking for a delicious and authentic Mexican dish to try, then chicken aguascalientes is definitely worth a try.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN AGUASCALIENTES

Chicken Aguascalientes image

A great country style chicken with its origins based in Mexico. Pan fried potatoes the perfect side for sopping up the pan sauce that comes from the chicken and tomatoes. This is a favorite in our household. We serve with shredded lettuce, jalapenos and fried potatoes. (The ingredients in country recipes tend to be rough chopped)

Provided by Debbwl

Categories Poultry

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 lbs chicken, bone in and cut up
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 medium fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and rough chopped (Caned tomatoes do not work well with this recipe)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano, dried, crushed
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/8 teaspoon clove, ground
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
In 12 inch skillet brown chicken in cooking oil about 15 minutes.
Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes more.
Add tomatoes, lemon juice, sugar, salt, oregano, cinnamon, cloves, and 1/2 cup water. Cover; simmer 30 to 35 minutes or till chicken is tender.
Remove chicken to platter, keep warm.
Measure pan juices; add water to make 2 cups. Return to skillet.
Combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water; add to skillet. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
Spoon some sauce over chicken; pass remainding sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 830.9, Fat 58.3, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 255.2, Sodium 825.7, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.8, Protein 64.5

CHICKEN AGUASCALIENTES

Chicken Aguascalientes image

A great country style chicken with its origins based in Mexico. Pan fried potatoes the perfect side for sopping up the pan sauce that comes from the chicken and tomatoes. This is a favorite in our household. We serve with shredded lettuce, jalapenos and fried potatoes. (The ingredients in country recipes tend to be rough...

Provided by debbie lopez

Categories Other Main Dishes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 lb chicken, bone in and cut up
salt and pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 fresh medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and rough chopped (caned tomatoes do not work well with this recipe)
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp oregano, dried
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp clove, ground
2 tsp cornstarch

Steps:

1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In 12 inch skillet brown chicken in cooking oil about 15 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes more.
2. Add tomatoes, lemon juice, sugar, salt, oregano, cinnamon, cloves, and 1/2 cup water. Cover; simmer 30 to 35 minutes or till chicken is tender.
3. Remove chicken to platter, keep warm.
4. Measure pan juices; add water to make 2 cups total. Return to skillet. Combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water; add to skillet. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
5. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken; pass the remaining sauce.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use free-range, organic chicken. An older bird will yield a more flavorful broth.
Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor to the broth. Common vegetables used in chicken aguascalientes include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and tomatoes.
Use a large pot so that the chicken has plenty of room to cook. A 6-quart pot is a good size.
Season the broth with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. Common spices used in chicken aguascalientes include cumin, oregano, and chili powder.
Serve the chicken aguascalientes with warm tortillas, rice, or beans. You can also add shredded chicken to the broth and serve it as a soup.

Conclusion:

Chicken aguascalientes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The broth is flavorful and can be used in a variety of other dishes, such as soups, stews, and sauces. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken aguascalientes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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