Mixiotes de Pollo (Chicken Mixiotes)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
6 pices
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Mixiotes de Pollo (Chicken Mixiotes)
Description
This Mixiotes de Pollo recipe uses a blend of dried chilies soaked in water and processed with herbs and spices to create a rich marinade that infuses the chicken with smoky, earthy, and herbal notes. The marinade coats the chicken pieces, which are wrapped along with nopales (cactus paddles) and julienned onions before being steamed or baked within foil packets.
The steaming process allows the chicken to cook gently while absorbing the flavors from the chili marinade and accompanying vegetables, resulting in tender, juicy meat paired with the unique texture of nopales and mild onion sweetness. The foil packets retain moisture and enhance the melding of flavors.
This dish is best served warm, benefiting from the layered flavors and textures that are distinct to Mixiotes. Using nopales adds a regional twist and balance to the richness of the chicken and marinade.
Ingredients
- 700 ml water
- 1 kilogram chicken cut into pieces
- 1 ancho peppers
- 10 guajillo pepper
- 1 morita pepper optional
- 1 pinch oregano
- 1 pinch thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 3 peppercorns
- 2 bay leaf
- 3 cloves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 500 gr cactus paddles nopales, cut into strips
- 160 gr onion julienned
Instructions
- Begin by boiling 3 cups (700 ml) of water in a large pan. Take off the heat, add the cleaned chilies and allow the peppers to soften until the water reaches room temperature. Make sure you remove the seeds from the chilies beforehand to make processing the marinade easier.
- Once soft, blend the chillies together with 3 cloves of garlic , oregano, cumin, thyme, cloves, bell peppers and bay leaves, adding about 2 cups (470 ml) of the water the chillies soaked in.
- Coat the chicken pieces in the chili pepper mixture and leave to marinate for at least 1 hour, but preferably overnight for the best results.
- Next, roll out a sheet of aluminum foil and arrange the cactus paddles and the julienned onions on top. Season to taste. (Tip: If you'd rather use mixiotes sheet, you will need to hydrate it for 10 minutes before using them to prepare the mixiotes)
- Add chicken on top and add more marinade and salt if you prefer.
- Wrap the mixiotes by folding 2 opposing sides toward the middle and the then remaining two. If you're using mixiote sheet instead, place all the ingredients in the middle, form a sachet by lifting the sides and tie them off using some cotton thread. Make sure the fold faces upwards to avoid the juices spilling.
- Steam the chicken mixiotes for 1 hour over low heat.
- Serve in a deep dish, open the mixiote carefully and enjoy!
Notes
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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