Best Spicy Mexican Chicken Stuffed Bread Bowls Recipes

MEXICAN STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Line large, rimmed sheet pan with foil. Place wire rack on top of foil. Spray with cooking spray.
• In medium bowl, mix pepper Jack cheese, cream cheese, chiles and 1 tablespoon of the taco seasoning mix. In thick side of each chicken breast, cut 3-inch-long pocket to within 1/4 inch of opposite side of breast. Spoon about 1/3 cup cheese mixture into pocket in each chicken breast. Secure with toothpicks.
• In small bowl, mix remaining taco seasoning mix and the olive oil. Place chicken on rack; brush with oil mixture.
• Roast uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until stuffing reaches internal temperature of 160°F. Top chicken breasts with mozzarella cheese; bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top each breast with green onions and cilantro.

SPICY BREADED CHICKEN CUTLETS

Steps:

• Start by preparing the chicken. Each chicken breast gets cut in half horizontally and pounded down with a mallet or skillet. Use plastic or parchment paper to surround the cutlets when pounding them down. Ideally you end up with four even thickness chicken cutlets.
• Add the listed spice mixture ingredients to a bowl and combine well. (Keep in mind that there's lots of leeway on the spice mixture so feel free to use what you have.)
• Combine the spice mixture with 2 cups of bread crumbs and 1/2 cup of crumbled Cotija cheese.
• Your cutlet assembly line will have three stops. The first is a plate with 1/2 cup of flour, followed by a bowl with 2 whisked eggs, and then the seasoned breadcrumbs. Dredge each cutlet in the flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs. Be sure to push the breadcrumbs into the chicken to create an even layer.
• Heat up a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a thin layer of oil (you can optionally add a knob of butter). When the pan is hot cook the chicken cutlets for 2-3 minutes per side.
• Let the chicken rest for a few minutes and then serve immediately.

PRESSURE COOKER SPICY MEXICAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Heat olive oil in a pressure cooker over medium high heat. Once hot, place the chicken breasts in the pressure cooker and briefly sear for half a minute on each side.
• Add the minced garlic, chipotle pepper and adobo sauce, ground cayenne, smoked paprika, oregano flakes, and the Mexican hot sauce (or red salsa). Stir to combine.
• Lower to heat to medium-low and cover the pressure cooker. Cook for 15-20 minutes (3-4 whistles), and then turn off the heat.
• Allow the pressure to release naturally (this should take 8-10 minutes), then remove the lid of the pressure cooker.
• Use tongs to transfer the chicken breasts to a chopping board or plate and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken back to the sauce in the pressure cooker and add the chopped coriander (if using). Stir to combine.
• Use in quesadillas, tacos, nachos, burritos, sandwiches, wraps, salads, etc. If not using immediately, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. Use within 4-5 days.
• Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Select the 'Sauté' function on the instant pot. Once the pot displays 'Hot', add olive oil in the inner pot and heat for a minute. Place the chicken breasts in the pot and briefly sear for half a minute on each side.
• Add the minced garlic, chipotle pepper and adobo sauce, ground cayenne, smoked paprika, oregano flakes, and the Mexican hot sauce (or red salsa). Stir to combine.
• Select the 'Cancel' function and close the lid. Make sure that the vent is in 'Sealing' position. Select 'Manual' and adjust the +/- buttons to set the cook time to 20 minutes.
• Once cooking has completed, allow the pressure to release naturally. Remove the lid.
• Use tongs to transfer the chicken breasts to a chopping board or plate and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken back to the sauce in the pot and add the chopped coriander (if using). Stir to combine.
• Use in quesadillas, tacos, nachos, burritos, sandwiches, wraps, salads, etc. If not using immediately, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. Use within 4-5 days.

SPICY MEXICAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Process the avocado until smooth. Fold in 1/2 cup sour cream. Set aside in the fridge.
• Combine breadcrumbs, hot paprika, cumin, onion salt, and oreganoin a bowl.
• Toss chicken in flour, shake away excess. Dip in eggs, then coat in breadcrumb mixture.
• Shallow fry chicken in hot oil until browned on both sides. Approximately 5-10 minutes either side.
• Place in oven, on a hot tray. Bake at 180C for 10 minutes.
• Top each breast with the avocado mixture, tomatoes, sour cream, and hot salsa.