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Serrano chicken recipe
Savor the vibrant flavors of Belize with this dish!
Ingredients
- 800 g chicken thighs
- 4 serrano peppers
- 1 onion
- 4 garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 limes
How to make Serrano chicken
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to have it ready for baking the chicken.
- Season 1 kg of chicken thighs with salt and black pepper to taste, squeezing juice from 1 lime over them for added flavor.
- Chop 2 serrano peppers and 1 onion finely, then heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sauté the chopped peppers and onion in the skillet until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally for even cooking.
- Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 1 more minute, stirring until fragrant and golden.
- Combine the sautéed mixture from the skillet with the seasoned chicken in a baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness until the chicken is cooked through and slightly crispy on the edges.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
What is Serrano chicken?
Serrano chicken is a traditional dish from Belize, baked in the oven, and takes about 45 minutes from start to finish. It is built around chicken thighs. The recipe below uses 8 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Serrano chicken take?
At 45 minutes it is quicker than 69% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 19 dishes built on chicken thighs. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 25 minutes.
Any tips for making Serrano chicken?
Let the chicken rest before serving for juicier meat.
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