One-Pot Mexican Chicken
A simple and healthy dish to add some Mexican flavour to your mid-week meal that’s suitable for the whole family.
Method
Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
In advance - place chicken, 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander and lime zest in a large mixing bowl. Season with 1½ tsp salt and some black pepper, then mix everything together with your hands until the chicken is evenly coated. Set aside to marinate - the longer the better (overnight even!) but 10 minutes is long enough to work some marinade magic.
Step 2
Heat a heavy-based frying pan over a medium-high heat and sear the chicken for about 8 minutes on each side, until coloured golden brown, then remove from the pan and transfer to a plate.
Step 3
Meanwhile heat a splash of olive oil in a large pot with a tight fitting lid over a medium heat and sweat the onion for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and just starting to colour.
Step 4
Add rice to your onion pot, plus 1 tsp salt and plenty of black pepper, stir well and fry for a couple of minutes so that the rice absorbs the flavour of the onions. Stir through the tomato paste and cook out for 2-3 minutes, followed by the black beans.
Step 5
Add the seared chicken to the pot and push into the rice, then carefully ladle the chicken stock over the rice and chicken, cover the pot and cook on a low heat for 30 minutes.
Step 6
Transfer the pot from the heat, remove the lid and quickly place a clean tea towel over the pot and then return the lid. Leave undisturbed for 5 minutes, then stir in the coriander with a fork. Check the chicken is fully cooked (juices run clear and/or internal temperature = 74C/165F) and season to taste. Serve hot with guacamole and lime quarters alongside.
- Ingredients
- Based on 4 servings
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4 Chicken Thigh (with bone and skin) 1x Sainsbury's British Fresh Chicken Skin on Thighs 1kg -
1 Lime, zested and quartered 1x Sainsbury's Limes -
120g Guacamole 1x Sainsbury's Guacamole 170g -
20g Coriander, chopped 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Bunch Coriander 30g -
1 tbsp Ground Coriander 1x Sainsbury's Ground Coriander 36g -
370ml Chicken Stock 1x Sainsbury's Stock Cubes, Chicken 10x10g -
2 Garlic Clove, minced 1x Sainsbury's Garlic -
1 tbsp Ground Cumin 1x Sainsbury's Ground Cumin 43g -
2 tbsp Tomato Puree 1x Sainsbury's Tomato Puree, Double Concentrate 200g -
1 Tin of Black Beans 1x Dunn's River Black Beans 400g (240g*) -
2 Onions, finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Onions Loose -
200g Basmati Rice 1x Sainsbury's Basmati Rice 500g -
Maldon Salt, to taste 1x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g