The BEST Mexican Restaurant Creamy Chicken Dinner Recipe | POLLO BUCANERO para CHUPARESE LOS DEDOS

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Breast is leaner; drumsticks are often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: tamari

Coconut aminos are soy-free and lower in sodium.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave is lower on the glycemic index; brown sugar is economical.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers provide flavor without heat; banana peppers are inexpensive.

Cook chicken breast with guajillo chiles and water until tender.

Blend cooked chiles with onions, garlic, and cilantro to create a sauce.

Add butter and chicken bouillon to the sauce, adjusting to taste.

Stir in heavy whipping cream and melty cheese until combined.

Season with oregano, black pepper, salt, smoked paprika, and ground cumin.

Serve with optional serrano or jalapeño for extra spice.

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