Baja Chicken Recipes

BAJA CHICKEN

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This is my version of a recipe that was used at our Mexican station at work. Originally it included peeled and diced tomatoes, oranges and limes. I reworked it to save labor and time.

Provided by j13jdp

Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time P1DT1h

Yield 1/2 Cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1 lime, juice of
1 lemon, juice of
1 cup tomato puree
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon jalapeno powder (if not available use crushed red pepper)
1 lb boneless chicken thighs

Steps:

mix all ingredients except chicken in a bowl.
add chicken and let marinate 24 - 48 hours.
take chicken out of marinade and place in a 9x13 baking dish.
bake uncovered in a 425 degree F oven for 30 minutes.
cover and bake at 325 degrees F for 30 more minutes.
while still warm place in a mixer and slowly beat with paddle to shred or shred by hand when cool enough to do so.
serve over rice or wrapped in a tortilla.
Alternate cooking method using a grill.
reserve 1/3 of marinade.
mix chicken into the rest of marinade.
marinate 24 - 48 hours.
cook the chicken on a grill until outside is slightly blackened.
put in a 9x13 pan
add the reserved marinade.
cover and bake at 325 degrees F for 30 minutes.
shred as described above.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1, Fat 29.9, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 63.6, Sodium 119, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 13.9

BAJA-STYLE CHICKEN BOWL

Baja-Style Chicken Bowl image

For a little extra flavor, add the salsa while cooking instead of after.

Provided by mlreffey

Categories Main Dish Recipes Bowls

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
4 ounces diced cooked chicken
½ cup frozen corn
1 red bell pepper, sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup cooked brown rice
½ cup salsa
¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken, corn, and red pepper in hot oil until heated through and pepper is slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Spoon rice into 2 bowls, divide chicken mixture between the two bowls, and top each with salsa and Monterey Jack cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 54.6 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 581.1 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

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