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❤️ MERRY CHRISTMAS!! 🎄 CHRISTMAS CHICKEN RECIPE 🎁 “What Can I Make For Christmas Dinner?"

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El Salvadorian-style Christmas Chicken

Cultural Context

Originating from El Salvador, Christmas Chicken is a festive dish traditionally served during the holiday season. This dish reflects the rich culinary heritage of Salvadoran cuisine, combining vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients. It is often enjoyed at family gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing togetherness and joy. Today, variations can be found in many Central American countries, showcasing local ingredients and cooking styles.

SalvadoranSVmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
12 to 16 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups sour cream
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons paprika
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
salt
pepper
lemon juice
4 sleeves crackers
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup olive oil

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat, while thighs are often less expensive.

orange juice

🥗Healthier: fresh squeezed orange juice

💰Cheaper: orange drink

Fresh juice is healthier, while drink mixes are cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley is a common herb substitute, while spinach is more affordable.

1

Get a large bowl for marinating chicken.

2

Add 12 to 16 boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the bowl.

3

Measure and add 2 cups of sour cream to the bowl.

4

Add 2 teaspoons of garlic powder and 2 teaspoons of paprika to the sour cream.

5

Pour in 4 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce and add salt and pepper to taste.

6

Add lemon juice to the mixture.

7

Whisk all ingredients together until well combined.

8

Add chicken to the bowl and stir to coat well.

9

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

10

After marinating, break up 4 sleeves of crackers into crumbs.

11

Coat each piece of chicken in the cracker crumbs, placing them in a baking pan as you go.

12

Drizzle 1/2 cup of melted butter and 1/2 cup of olive oil evenly over the chicken in the pan.

13

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

14

Bake the chicken uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingroasting

Equipment Needed

large bowlwhiskbaking pan

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Pollo NavideñoChristmas Chicken

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