Chicken Veracruz

Flavor From The Gulf of Mexico

Chicken Veracruz is a tender, tangy Mexican-style chicken that simmers in GOYA® Tomato Sauce and GOYA Pickled Jalapeño Peppers.

This main course, from Mexico’s Veracruz region, was first conceived with red snapper and gets an update for families that love new combinations of chicken and Mexican flavors.

Makes 4 servings

4 tbsp. GOYA® Olive Oil

2 cups onion, chopped

1-1/2 tsp. GOYA Minced Garlic or 3 cloves garlic minced

1 tbsp. GOYA Pickled Jalapeño Peppers, finely chopped

3 cups chopped tomatoes

1 tsp. dried oregano

1 tsp. salt

2 tsp. GOYA Capers

12 GOYA Spanish Stuffed Olives, sliced

2 bay leaves

2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded

Accompaniments:

2 cups cooked rice

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

limes wedges

1.	Heat oil in a skillet on medium. Stir in onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent. Stir in jalapeño, tomato, dried oregano, salt, capers, olives and bay leaves. Simmer for 15 minutes stirring often.
2.	Add chicken breasts and cover with sauce. Cook for 7 minutes on each side or until cooked throughout.
3.	Serve over rice with fresh cilantro sprinkled on top and lime wedges.