| Sometimes you might be in a rush but still have a | | | | four people. |
| craving for a tasty Mexican recipe, which is why | | | | You will need: |
| knowing a few quick Mexican recipes is such a | | | | - 4 chicken thighs or breasts |
| lifesaver. | | | | - 1/2 onion, cut into quarters |
| You do not have to exchange flavor for a shorter | | | | - 2 cups chicken broth |
| cooking time. In fact, some of the tastiest Mexican | | | | - 2 cups water |
| foods are the fastest ones to put together. | | | | - 3 tablespoons oil |
| Types of Fast Mexican Meals | | | | - 6 big tomatoes |
| There are two kinds of quick Mexican recipes - | | | | - 1 tablespoon chili paste or chili powder |
| simplified versions of other Mexican dishes and | | | | - 1 teaspoon garlic, pressed |
| recipes, which are naturally fast and easy. | | | | - 1/2 teaspoon cumin |
| For example, perhaps you have already made | | | | - 1 teaspoon oregano |
| something like cheesy chicken quesadillas with dipping | | | | - Salt, to taste |
| sauces. For this recipe, you would need to cook | | | | - 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder |
| chicken, combine it with chopped tomatoes, olives, | | | | How to make it: |
| herbs; spices and more, then bake the quesadillas. | | | | Preheat the broiler to high. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil |
| How to Cut the Preparation Time in Half | | | | in a skillet over a hot flame, then brown the chicken |
| A quick version of cheesy chicken quesadillas could be | | | | pieces on both sides. Add the broth and the water and |
| made with flour tortillas, leftover cooked chicken, to | | | | bring the mixture to a boil. |
| eliminate the cooking time, a jar of enchilada sauce so | | | | Slice the tops off the tomatoes and put them cut side |
| you do not have to make your own, and a handful of | | | | down on a cookie tray with the onion quarters. Drizzle |
| ready grated cheese. With these four ingredients, you | | | | the rest of the oil over them and broil until the |
| can make a delicious Mexican food recipe. | | | | tomatoes are shriveled and wrinkled. Let them cool for |
| Quesadillas take about fifteen minutes to bake so you | | | | a few minutes. |
| can preheat the oven, assemble the quesadillas and | | | | Turn the chicken broth down to a simmer and add the |
| you will be ready to sit down and eat twenty minutes | | | | oregano, garlic, cocoa, chili, and cumin. Turn the chicken |
| later. | | | | over after a few minutes and keep cooking it. |
| Quick Mexican Red Chicken (Pollo Rojo) | | | | Peel the tomatoes and remove the seeds with a |
| The following recipe is fast and easy and you can | | | | teaspoon. Mash them a bit with your hands and add |
| assemble the ingredients for it while the chicken is | | | | them to the sauce. Separate the onions and add these |
| cooking, to cut down on preparation time. You can | | | | too. Keep cooking the chicken and the sauce will |
| make this red chicken dish in half an hour and it is | | | | reduce. |
| delicious served with Mexican rice or plain boiled rice, | | | | If the liquid disappears before the chicken is done, you |
| to soak up the delicious juices. | | | | can add more water, half a cup at a time. The chicken |
| The cocoa powder adds a real touch of Mexico and | | | | is done when it is no longer pink in the middle and |
| the chili livens it up a bit. This recipe makes enough for | | | | when it is 170 degrees F inside. |