Chicken Picante Recipe

This easy Chicken Picante recipe is a flavor explosion! Sweet brown sugar perfectly complements the spicy kick of picante sauce, creating an irresistible glaze for juicy chicken. A simple yet sensational weeknight dinner, perfect served over fluffy rice. Ready in under an hour!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 204.9 kcal
Protein 58g
Rating 4.1 (20 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chicken Picante

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How to Make Chicken Picante

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Grease a shallow baking dish.
  3. Place chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs) in the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup picante sauce, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
  5. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
  6. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.
  7. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving over rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

36 g

Sugar

55g

Fat

2g

Carbs

6g

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