Chipotle Braised Chicken
Chipotle Braised Chicken is a flavorful Mexican Mexican Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Cook onion, garlic, and bay leaf in butter and 1/2 tablespoon oil with 1/8 teaspoon salt in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCook onion, garlic, and bay leaf in butter and 1/2 tablespoon oil with 1/8 teaspoon salt in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
Transfer to a plate.
Pat chicken dry and season with 1 teaspoon salt.
Brown chicken in remaining tablespoon oil in 2 batches, 5 to 6 minutes per batch, transferring to a plate as browned.
Discard all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet, then stir in chile powder and onion mixture and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
Stir in water and bring to a simmer, scraping up brown bits.
Add chicken and cook, covered, over low heat, turning chicken once, until just cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.
Transfer chicken and onions with a slotted spoon to a platter.
Skim off and discard fat from sauce, then boil until slightly thickened.
Stir in lime juice and cilantro and spoon sauce over chicken.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.