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Mixiotes de Pollo

Boneless chicken breasts wrapped in paper and steamed in a salsa de chili and served with red onions and lime wedges.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Stevie Stewart

Some things are best left untouched, and steaming mixiotes is not only traditional, but it allows the chicken to get juicy and tender. The chicken is marinated in a rich blend of toasted guajillo, ancho, garlic, spices, apple cider vinegar, and aromatics, resulting in a complex and flavorful adobo. After marinating overnight, the chicken is placed on individual squares of parchment paper with a spoonful of reserved adobo and an avocado leaf, then carefully folded and tied with twine to create individual packets. Serve the steamed mixiotes for each of your guests to unwrap, with diced onions and lime wedges on the side.

This chicken mixiotes recipe was medically reviewed by Meghan Goodman, MS, RDN, CDCES, CDN as a part of this heart-healthy recipes collection. Talk to your care provider about whether it’s right for you.

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