The Latin Chicken Recipes That Remind Me of My Mom’s Home Cooking

My mom is one of the best cooks I know. She’s always shown her love through food, taking the time to make everything from scratch and never missing a chance to cook the dishes we craved (especially her arepa con queso).

The Latin chicken recipes she made, like her super crispy chicken cutlets, my favorite chicken stew with cumin and cilantro, and her cilantro lime chicken thighs, are still the meals that make me feel most at home.

Latin Chicken Recipes I Make When I Want a Recipe That Reminds Me of Home

When I cook these recipes, I think of my mom layering citrus, garlic, and spice into so many of my favorite home cooked meals. Some of these dishes are grilled, others are roasted or simmered even fried.

1

Colombian Chicken Stew (Sudado de Pollo)

Sudado de Pollo is a traditional Colombian stew with chicken, potatoes, onions, and tomatoes, cooked together and served with rice to enjoy all the sauce.

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2

Citrusy Garlicky Cuban Roasted Chicken (Pollo Asado Cubano)

Delicious, crispy pollo asado Cubano with a splash of citrusy, garlicky flavors.

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3

Crispy Milanesa de Pollo (Chicken Milanese)

Crispy pollo empanizado (breaded chicken cutlets) seasoned well and garnished with chopped parsley and freshly squeezed lime.

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4

Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

Juicy cilantro lime chicken thighs marinated with fresh lime juice, onion, garlic, cumin and topped with fresh cilantro and lime juice. Great for skillet, oven, or grill.

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5

Pollo Asado Quesadillas Rellenas (Chipotle Copycat)

Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla

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6

Rotisserie Chicken Quesadillas with Veggie Fajitas and Roasted Poblano Crema

Quesadillas filled with leftover rotisserie chicken, peppers, onions, and cheese, cooked in a skillet until golden and melty.

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7

Cilantro Lime Chicken Quesadillas

Crispy cilantro lime chicken quesadillas filled with Oaxaca and Monterey Jack cheese and chopped chicken thighs. Served with cilantro jalapeño lime sauce.

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8

Chimichurri Chicken Thighs

Chimichurri chicken thighs are marinated in a fresh herb and garlic sauce, then cooked and topped with more chimichurri. Serve with cilantro lime rice, crispy yuca fries, or a balsamic arugula salad.

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9

Peruvian Grilled Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce with a Side of Fries

Peruvian grilled chicken with creamy green sauce is simple to make at home and so good. Marinated chicken thighs are cooked until tender and served with a tangy green sauce made with cilantro, lime, garlic, and mayo. Pair it with fries, rice, or roasted veggies for an easy dinner that works even without a grill.

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10

Cuban Mojo Chicken Rice Bowl

This Cuban mojo chicken rice bowl starts with grilled chicken marinated in citrus and garlic, served over jasmine rice with fresh toppings.

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