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Taco Bell's Cantina Chicken Recipe

If you are trying to recreate the Cantina Chicken in Taco Bell's Cantina Chicken Menu, this is it! Good news, it's really easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Chicken breast
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Achiote Paste
  • 3/4 cup Chicken Stock Enough to cover a little over half of the chicken in its baking dish.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375f or 190C
  • Mix all the spices together in a bowl
  • Wash and pat dry one whole chicken breast
  • Coat the chicken with the spicy mixture
  • Place the chicken in a baking dish just big enough to fit the chicken. A bread loaf pan works great.
  • Add just enough chicken stock to cover the chicken a little over halfway. About 3/4 cup
  • Baking in the oven about 45 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165F
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 20 minutes in the juices
  • Move the chicken to a cutting board and pour the juices into a 2 or 3 quart saucepan. Heat the pan to medium low heat
  • Chop the chicken into small piece. About 3/8 inch (10mm)
  • Add the chicken to the saucepan and stir well. Cover and heat it for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.