Mexican Chicken Sauté

Gluten Free
Health score
16%
Mexican Chicken Sauté
45 min.
4
729kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico right to your kitchen! Our Mexican Chicken Sauté is a delightful dish that perfectly balances rich, savory notes with a hint of spice, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner. This gluten-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also promises to impress your family and friends with its mouthwatering aroma and presentation.

Imagine succulent pieces of chicken, beautifully browned in butter, infused with the warmth of garlic and the kick of hot green chilis. The addition of white wine elevates the dish, creating a luscious sauce that envelops the chicken in a comforting embrace. Topped with crunchy, toasted almonds, this dish offers a delightful contrast in textures that will keep you coming back for more.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this Mexican Chicken Sauté serves four and is perfect for those busy weeknights or special occasions. With a caloric breakdown that highlights its protein-rich content, this dish is not only satisfying but also a wholesome choice for health-conscious diners. Pair it with creamy polenta for a complete meal that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Mexico. Get ready to savor every bite!

Ingredients

  • servings almonds toasted chopped
  • tablespoon butter 
  • 3.5 pound chicken quartered
  •  garlic clove finely chopped
  •  to 2 chilies slit green hot peeled
  • tablespoons onion finely chopped
  • servings salt 
  • 0.7 cup wine (Pouilly Fuissé or White Pinot)

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Brown the chicken pieces in the butter, turning each piece to color evenly. When nearly browned, add 2 tablespoons chopped onion and cook gently until onion and chicken are brown and blended.
  2. Add salt to taste, garlic, and chilis.
  3. Pour over this mixture 2/3 cup white wine and simmer gently until chicken is tender.
  4. Remove chicken to a hot platter, pour pan juices over it and garnish with chopped toasted almonds.
  5. Serve with polenta.

Nutrition Facts

Calories729kcal
Protein23.84%
Fat70.21%
Carbs5.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33
Glycemic Load
0.61
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
23.475652331891%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.74mg
Malvidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.69mg
Epigallocatechin
0.78mg
Epicatechin
0.4mg
Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.16mg
Naringenin
0.28mg
Isorhamnetin
1.04mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:728.7kcal
36.44%
Fat:55.02g
84.65%
Saturated Fat:16.55g
103.44%
Carbohydrates:10.49g
3.5%
Net Carbohydrates:5.53g
2.01%
Sugar:3.04g
3.38%
Cholesterol:172.98mg
57.66%
Sodium:532.18mg
23.14%
Alcohol:4.12g
100%
Alcohol %:1.66%
100%
Protein:42.04g
84.09%
Vitamin B3:14.1mg
70.51%
Vitamin E:8.58mg
57.19%
Phosphorus:437.51mg
43.75%
Selenium:28.98µg
41.39%
Manganese:0.79mg
39.4%
Vitamin B6:0.74mg
37.18%
Vitamin B2:0.58mg
34.33%
Magnesium:124.07mg
31.02%
Zinc:3.51mg
23.4%
Copper:0.41mg
20.32%
Fiber:4.96g
19.86%
Vitamin B5:1.92mg
19.18%
Potassium:622.07mg
17.77%
Iron:2.96mg
16.46%
Vitamin A:617.04IU
12.34%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.15%
Calcium:111.24mg
11.12%
Vitamin B12:0.61µg
10.24%
Vitamin C:7.7mg
9.34%
Folate:26.42µg
6.61%
Vitamin K:4.03µg
3.84%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.54%
Source:Epicurious