Best Dans Baja Chicken Recipes

BAJA CHICKEN

Baja Chicken image

This is my version of a recipe that was used at our Mexican station at work. Originally it included peeled and diced tomatoes, oranges and limes. I reworked it to save labor and time.

Provided by j13jdp

Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time P1DT1h

Yield 1/2 Cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1 lime, juice of
1 lemon, juice of
1 cup tomato puree
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon jalapeno powder (if not available use crushed red pepper)
1 lb boneless chicken thighs

Steps:

mix all ingredients except chicken in a bowl.
add chicken and let marinate 24 - 48 hours.
take chicken out of marinade and place in a 9x13 baking dish.
bake uncovered in a 425 degree F oven for 30 minutes.
cover and bake at 325 degrees F for 30 more minutes.
while still warm place in a mixer and slowly beat with paddle to shred or shred by hand when cool enough to do so.
serve over rice or wrapped in a tortilla.
Alternate cooking method using a grill.
reserve 1/3 of marinade.
mix chicken into the rest of marinade.
marinate 24 - 48 hours.
cook the chicken on a grill until outside is slightly blackened.
put in a 9x13 pan
add the reserved marinade.
cover and bake at 325 degrees F for 30 minutes.
shred as described above.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1, Fat 29.9, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 63.6, Sodium 119, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 13.9

DAN'S BAJA CHICKEN

Dan's Baja Chicken image

In my many years in the kitchen, I stumbled upon this recipe in my experimentations with cooking for clients who wanted something "different." The most important part of this recipe is the marinade. Once marinated, the chicken can be broiled, grilled, fried, or cooked any other way, depending on your dietary wishes/requirements. Best served with "Party Rice" (which I will post a recipe for later ;-)), this dish also goes well with baked potatoes or Penne tossed in garlic and olive oil.

Provided by T3 Foxen

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste... This one is pretty zesty!)
2 teaspoons fresh basil
1 (12 ounce) can Sprite
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
4 tablespoons red peppers, Finely Diced
4 tablespoons yellow peppers, Finely Diced
1 cup tequila (optional)

Steps:

As I said before, this can be cooked any way you would like. Still, I prefer to grill these over charcoals.
Assemble all ingredients, and dump the chicken inches Let meld for at least 3 hours (although overnight is best).
Cook completely
Cover with the finely diced peppers (for color),
And enjoy!
This is the first recipe I have ever posted online, so please be kind. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.8, Fat 39.9, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 108.1, Sodium 1100.6, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 11.9, Protein 31.1