Pollo con Chile Guajillo y Jitomate. Receta de Comidas Mexicanas Faciles y Economicas

meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and a good protein source, while chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

Prepare the chiles guajillos by removing the stems and seeds, then soak them in hot water until softened.

Blend the soaked chiles with the jitomates, cebolla, ajo, pimientas gordas, pimientas negras, and cominos until smooth.

In a pan, heat some oil and pour in the blended sauce, cooking it for a few minutes.

Add the chicken pieces to the sauce, along with enough water to cover them. Season with salt to taste.

Simmer until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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