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Jamie Oliver Mexican Chicken

jamie oliver mexican chicken
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Jamie Oliver Mexican Chicken is a spiced chicken dish cooked with tomatoes, peppers, and aromatic spices until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.

It uses sautéing and simmering techniques to develop bold flavour.

Ingredients

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  • 600 g chicken thighs or breasts (cut into chunks)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 onion (chopped)

  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

  • 1 red pepper (sliced)

  • 400 g chopped tomatoes

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • ½ tsp chilli flakes (adjust to taste)

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Optional:

  • 1 can black beans or kidney beans

  • Fresh coriander

  • Lime wedges

Instructions

Step 1: Brown the Chicken

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly golden on all sides.

Browning helps build flavour in the dish.

Remove chicken and set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Aromatics

In the same pan, add onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.

Stir in garlic and sliced pepper and cook for another 2–3 minutes.

These ingredients create the flavour base.

Step 3: Add the Spices

Add smoked paprika, cumin, chilli flakes, salt, and pepper.

Stir for about 30 seconds to toast the spices.

Toasting releases the oils and intensifies flavour.

Step 4: Build the Sauce

Add chopped tomatoes and stir well.

Return the chicken to the pan and mix to coat.

If using beans, add them now.

Simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.

Step 5: Finish and Serve

Taste and adjust seasoning.

Garnish with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime.

Serve hot with rice, tortillas, or salad.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/mexican-chicken/