Pollo Michoacán Recipe
Chicken breast cut and simmered in a delicious sauce.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spices
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Chop Vegetables
Dice the onion, chop the garlic cloves, and chop the bell pepper into strips. Cut the tomatoes into quarters.
- 3
Chop Herbs
Rinse the cilantro under cold water, shake off excess water, and roughly chop.
Cooking
- 4
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent. Add the garlic and bell pepper, and continue to sauté for another 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Add the Chicken
Push the sautéed vegetables to the side of the skillet. Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and sear them for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
- 6
Add Remaining Ingredients
Add the chopped tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and chopped cilantro to the skillet. Stir to combine all ingredients.
- 7
Simmer the Chicken
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- 8
