Chilean Chicken Recipes

ROASTED CHILE-LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Remove necks and any innards from the cavities and discard.
• To spatchcock, use a sharp pair of poultry shears or kitchen scissors to cut along the backbone; remove and discard. Place chicken, breast-side up, and press down to flatten it to it is lying completely flat.
• Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl and mix until evenly combined. Season and adjust flavor as desired. Loosen the skin from the breast and legs of the chicken and, using your clean hands, spread 1/2 of the mixture underneath. Rub the remaining mixture all over the outside of the chicken. Set aside while oven heats up, at least 20 minutes.
• Lay chicken in a roasting pan or baking dish fitted with a rack and roast until cooked an instant read thermometer inserted into the thigh registers 165 degrees F, about 50 to 60 minutes; let sit at least 10 minutes before carving. Serve with pan juices.

MANGO CHILE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and add the chile powder, lime zest, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and some salt and pepper. Seal the bag and shake to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the bag and let any excess marinade drip off. Grill the chicken breasts until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Keep warm.
• Put the mango, kale, scallions, jalapeno and bell pepper in a large bowl. Whisk together the lime juice, chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons of the reserved mango liquid, the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Pour half of it over the salad and toss to coat. Add more if you like.
• Cut the chicken breasts into slices and fan them out. Pile the salad on a plate and arrange the chicken on top. (Or you can leave the breast whole and pile the salad on top of the chicken.)

CHILEAN CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine chicken and onion. Add enough water to cover. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook, skimming as necessary, for 30 minutes.
• Add potatoes, rice, pumpkin, and corn, and additional water to cover, if necessary. Stir well to combine. Cover, and simmer until chicken, rice, and vegetables are almost tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Stir in beans, and simmer until tender, 7 to 10 minutes more. Stir in cilantro. Taste and adjust for seasoning.

CHILI CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the honey, sweet chili sauce and soy sauce. Set aside a small dish of the marinade for basting. Place chicken drumsticks into the bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Arrange drumsticks on the grill. Cook for 10 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Baste frequently with the reserved sauce during the last 5 minutes.

CHILEAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F
• 2. Bake chicken for a ½ hour or until done; cool. Cut into bite size pieces and place in baking dish.
• 3. In saucepan, combine all other ingredients except chicken broth, simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 4. Add broth and simmer another 15 minutes.
• 5. Pour over chicken, cover and bake for 30 minutes. Remove lid, bake for 15 minutes.
• 6. Serve over rice.

CHILE-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH HONEY, LEMON AND FETA

Steps:

• Season chicken all over with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, mix together garlic, honey, olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes. Add chicken and toss well with your hands, spreading the garlic paste all over the chicken pieces. (Don't worry if the honey is a little clumpy.) Add rosemary sprigs and lemon slices and toss to combine. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a sheet pan with a silicone liner or parchment paper.
• Spread chicken and lemons across a single layer in the lined pan, tucking in the rosemary sprigs. Drizzle oil generously over everything. Roast for 20 minutes.
• Using tongs, turn over the chicken pieces, and give the lemons a stir. Sprinkle feta on top. Continue to bake for 20 to 25 minutes longer, until the chicken is deeply bronzed and cooked through, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh or drumstick registers 165 degrees. Serve garnished with chopped herbs and more red-pepper flakes, if you like.

CHILES RELLENOS CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Combine chiles and pepper Jack cheese; spoon into each pocket. Secure with toothpicks. , In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, brown chicken on both sides in oil. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a thermometer reads 165°, 15-20 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm., Add garlic to skillet; cook for 1 minute. Stir in the cream cheese, broth and lime juice until blended. Bring to a boil. Stir in cilantro and lime zest. , Remove toothpicks from chicken. Serve with cream sauce.

CAZUELA- CHILEAN CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• In a large soup kettle or Dutch oven, place chicken, squash, potatoes, corn, carrots and broth; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until chicken is done and vegetables are tender.
• Serve over rice in a shallow soup bowl; pass hot pepper sauce, salt, pepper and cilantro or parsley.