Mexican-Style Chicken with Zucchini
This Mexican-Style Chicken with Zucchini is a comforting, home-style dish full of rich, savory flavor. Chicken drumsticks and thighs are seasoned with Spanglish Asadero Tex-Mex Chicken & Steak Seasoning and seared until golden, then simmered with a homemade tomato and jalapeño sauce, fresh zucchini, corn, and onion until tender and flavorful.
Finished with fresh cilantro, this hearty dish is perfect for a comforting family dinner — simple, satisfying, and full of authentic Mexican flavor.
This Mexican-Style Chicken with Zucchini is a comforting, home-style dish full of rich, savory flavor. Chicken drumsticks and thighs are seasoned with Spanglish Asadero Tex-Mex Chicken & Steak Seasoning and seared until golden, then simmered with a homemade tomato and jalapeño sauce, fresh zucchini, corn, and onion until tender and flavorful.
Finished with fresh cilantro, this hearty dish is perfect for a comforting family dinner — simple, satisfying, and full of authentic Mexican flavor.
Ingredients
5 chicken drumsticks
2 chicken thighs
Salt and pepper to taste
Oil (for frying)
2 tomatoes
1 jalapeño chile
1 piece of onion
1 garlic clove
Chicken bouillon
A pinch of ground cumin
1 Cup water
⅓ white onion, sliced into thin strips
½ Cup fresh corn kernels
1 zucchini, chopped into pieces
Cilantro
Instructions
Season the chicken: Season the drumsticks and thighs on both sides with salt, pepper, and Spanglish Asadero Tex-Mex Chicken & Steak seasoning.
Sear the chicken: Heat a little oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken and sear on both sides. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 25–30 minutes.
Prepare the sauce: In a blender, combine the tomatoes, jalapeño, onion, garlic, chicken bouillon, cumin, and water. Blend until smooth.
Add the sauce: Once the chicken is cooked, add the sliced onion, blended sauce, and fresh corn. Cover and cook for 10 more minutes.
Add the zucchini: Stir in the zucchini and a bit of cilantro. Mix well, cover, and cook for another 8 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Serve: Serve this flavorful chicken with Mexican red rice and enjoy.
