Mexican Garlic Chicken Bites

Submitted by Bergy

"These garlicy chunks of chicken will start off any evening meal or feed the game crowd, The spicy sweet sauce compliments the chicken perfectly"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons cilantro, minced
• 2 teaspoons coarse black pepper
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
• 1⁄3 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar or 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup raisins

directions

1. Mix the cilantro, pepper& 6 cloves of garlic, rub this over the chicken pieces Place the chicken pieces,well apart, in a greased 10 x 15" rimmed baking sheet Bake in 500F oven for 20 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink.
2. Meanwhile in a blender or food processor blend the tomatoe sauce, remaining garlic, sugar, vinegar& raisins until the raisins are chopped Serve the chicken hot with the raisin tomatoesauce.

Reviews

[Dancer]

these were great, I tripled the recipe without a problem, the sauce on these I believe made the party. My husband suggested making it again this week and serving it over rice or noodles. I am going to do that as well. To bad I can only vote once lol. thanks for such a great recipe.

 

[justcallmetoni]

This was a unique combination that worked so well together, the whole was even better than the parts. The chicken is packed with flavor and spice. The sauce it sweet and tangy - so much so I would not have liked it much alone. Together, they are a symphony of flavors that enhance and support each other a perfect combination of sweet and heat. Since I was using leftover tomato sauce, I warmed it a minute or two with the other ingredients so as to take the chill off. would suggest doing that if you prefer warmer temperatures. Thanks for another winner. .