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Ingredients
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Chicken
Ranchera Sauce
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Cook the Chicken
Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Ranchera Sauce Preparation
- 4
Chop Vegetables
Dice the tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño pepper. Mince the garlic cloves.
- 5
- 6
Add Remaining Ingredients
Add the diced tomatoes, jalapeño, garlic, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes are soft.
- 7
Blend the Sauce
Transfer the mixture to a blender, add the cilantro and lime juice, and blend until smooth. If needed, adjust seasoning with salt.
- 8
Combine Chicken and Sauce
Return the blended ranchera sauce to the skillet and place the cooked chicken breasts back in the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
