It’s cause for celebration! What’s the cause? That you’re enjoying such celebratory chicken, of course! Fiesta Chicken Diablo is devilishly spicy and zesty, with plenty of Tex-Mex-inspired seasonings and flavors to elevate the savory chicken breasts! The perfect mixture of sweet, sour, tangy, creamy, and hot, Fiesta Chicken Diablo is a party for your taste buds!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 4 chicken breast cutlets, thinly pounded
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 scallions, optional, finely chopped, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –In a bowl, add the hot sauce, the sour cream, the ketchup, the honey, the paprika, and the cumin and whisk to combine.
Step 2 –In a shallow, rimmed dish, add the chicken.
Step 3 –Pour 1/2 of the sauce mixture over the chicken breasts, reserving the remainder.
Step 4 –Cover the dish and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight.
Step 5 –In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil.
Step 6 –Add the garlic to the hot oil and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 7 –Lower the heat to medium.
Step 8 –Add the marinated chicken to the hot garlic oil and cook until browned on all sides and it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10-15 minutes.
Step 9 –In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the remaining sauce mixture and cook until warmed through.
Step 10 –Serve the chicken topped with the warmed sauce and the scallions.
