We are no strangers to Picadillo in this household. One of my all-time favorite dishes is Chef Ofelia's Cuban Picadillo. I've also made a superb Turkey Picadillo. And now we get to enjoy this delicious Mexican Chicken Picadillo.
In its simplest form, a picadillo usually includes some sort of sofrito, meat, raisins and olives. Different countries all prepare their picadillo differently. Regardless of where it comes from, they are all delicious!
Unlike Ofelia's Cuban Picadillo, this picadillo recipe does not have any alcohol in it. Which could be a good thing or a bad thing depending on who you are serving it to!
💭 What is a Chayote
A chayote is a type of squash often used in Latin American cuisine. if you have a hard time locating chayote at your local grocery store you can substitute for zucchini. It will change the flavor profile but is an acceptable substitute. But if you do have access to Chayote's, do yourself a favor and give them a try.
🌡️ How Hot are the Peppers
The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.
| Pepper Type | Spiciness Rating |
|---|---|
| Bell Pepper | 0 on the Scoville Scale |
| Banana Pepper | 0-500 on the Scoville Scale |
| Poblano Pepper | 1000-1500 on the Scoville Scale |
| Jalapeño Pepper | 2500-8000 on the Scoville Scale |
| Tabasco & Cayenne | 30,000-50,000 on the Scoville Scale |
| Habanero Pepper | 100,000-300,000 on the Scoville Scale |
💭 Recipe Tip
Don't you hate it when raisins get stuck together in a big clump? To unstick the raisins, wet your hands with a little water then work the raisins apart.
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📋 What ingredients do I need
You will need the following ingredients to make this Mexican Chicken Picadillo recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Ground Chicken, Yellow Onion, Chayote, Poblano Peppers, Green Olives, Raisins, Water, Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, Ground Cinnamon and Petite Diced Tomatoes.
🥣 How to make Mexican Chicken Picadillo
In a large pan, brown the chicken over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, crumbling it with a wooden spoon.
Add all remaining ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover with a lid. Let cook for 20 minutes.
Serve hot with rice.
Mexican Chicken Picadillo
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 lb Ground Chicken
- 1 ½ cups Yellow Onion, chopped
- 1 ½ cups Chayote, peeled & diced
- 1 cup Poblano Pepper, roasted & chopped
- ⅓ cup Green Olives, chopped
- ¼ cup Raisins
- ¼ cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 15 oz Petite Diced Tomatoes
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat olive oil. Brown the chicken over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, crumbling it with a wooden spoon.
- Add all remaining ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover with a lid. Let cook for 20 minutes.
- Serve hot with rice.
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
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