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**Chiles Rellenos de Pollo Sobrante: A Unique and Flavorful Mexican Dish**

Chiles rellenos de pollo sobrante, or leftover chicken stuffed chiles, is a traditional Mexican dish that combines the flavors of roasted poblano chiles, savory chicken, creamy cheese, and a tangy tomato sauce. This delectable dish is not only a great way to use up leftover chicken but also a versatile recipe that can be customized to suit different tastes and preferences. In this article, we present two variations of chiles rellenos de pollo sobrante: the classic version and a baked version for a healthier option. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and mouthwatering photos to guide you through the cooking process. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article provides all the information you need to create this delicious and authentic Mexican dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHILES RELLENOS



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Who can resist cheese-stuffed poblano peppers that are battered and fried until golden brown, and served with a savory tomato sauce scented with cinnamon and coriander? Instead of the fluffy egg batter that's typically used in Mexico, we made a simple beer batter to create a crispy finish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 poblano chiles
8 ounces Oaxacan-style string cheese, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dredging
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon fine salt, plus more for sprinkling
1 (12-ounce) bottle or can lager-style beer
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
Mexican Tomato Sauce, warm, recipe follows
2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped
1/4 medium yellow onion
6 cloves garlic
5 sprigs fresh coriander (cilantro)
1 serrano chile (with seeds)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (preferably Mexican)

Steps:

  • To prepare the chiles:
  • Position a rack on the upper most shelf of the broiler element and preheat. Put the chiles on a foil-lined broiler pan and broil, turning occasionally with tongs, until the skin is charred, about 10 minutes. Transfer the chiles to a bowl, cover, and cool for 10 minutes.
  • Carefully rub the charred skin off the chiles. Using a small knife, make a lengthwise slit along the side of each chile to form a pocket. Carefully cut out and discard the seeds.
  • Cut the cheese into 6 (1/4-inch-thick) slabs, about 3/4 the length of each chile (your chiles probably vary in length, so tailor the cheese to the chiles). Slip the cheese pieces into the pocket of each chile so they're 2/3 full. (If the cheese protrudes from the chiles, just cut a little off.) "Sew" each chile shut with a wooden skewer or long toothpick. (The skewers should be longer than the chiles, so they can be easily pulled out after frying.)
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, cumin, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the beer to a make a smooth batter.
  • In a large, wide, heavy-bottomed pot, pour in the oil to a depth of about 3 inches. Heat over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 365 degrees F.
  • Put the flour for dredging on a plate. Working in 2 batches, dredge the chiles in the flour (the dampness of the chiles creates a light paste with the flour that seals over any tears), dip in the batter, and carefully add to the oil. Fry, turning the chiles once, until golden brown and crispy, about 4 minutes per batch. Using tongs, transfer the chiles rellenos to a dry paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Sprinkle with salt, to taste. Gently pull out and discard the skewers.
  • Heat the sauce. Spoon some of the sauce on a plate and set 1 chile relleno on top. Repeat with the remaining sauce and chiles. Serve.
  • In a blender, combine all the ingredients and puree until smooth.
  • Transfer the tomato puree to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until slightly thick, about 10 minutes.
  • Yield: about 3 cups

CHILES RELLENOS



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 poblano chile peppers
5 plum tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped
1/2 small white onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1 tablespoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
3 large egg whites plus 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
Vegetable oil, for frying
All-purpose flour, for dredging

Steps:

  • Char the chiles.
  • Turn a gas burner on high. Char the chiles on the burner grate, turning with tongs (Marcela is a pro and uses her hands!), until blackened all over. Or char the chiles under the broiler.
  • Let them soften.
  • Transfer the charred chiles to a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag and close. Let stand 10 minutes. The chiles will steam in the bag, making them soft and easy to peel.
  • Remove the skin.
  • Gently rub the chiles with paper towels to remove as much skin as possible. It's okay if a few flecks remain-they'll add flavor, so don't rinse them off.
  • Open the chiles.
  • Using a paring knife, make a slit across the top of a chile just below the stem, leaving the stem intact. Starting from the middle of the slit, slice lengthwise down to the tip of the pepper (cut through only one layer). Open the chile like a book and pull out the seeds and inner membranes. You may need to use a paring knife to loosen the top of the seedpod. Repeat with the remaining chiles.
  • Prepare the sauce.
  • Puree the tomatoes, onion and garlic in a blender until smooth. Warm the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the tomato puree and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; the sauce will be broth-y. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
  • Make the filling.
  • Place the cheese in a bowl, then add the oregano, crumbling and rubbing it with your fingers to release its flavor. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Stuff the chiles.
  • Fill each chile with about 1/4 cup cheese mixture. Fold in the sides to cover the filling, then thread 2 toothpicks across the seam to form an X. You will probably need to make a second toothpick X to secure each chile so the filling doesn't leak out when you fry.
  • Mix the batter.
  • Beat the egg whites with a mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Add the egg yolk and beat 3 more minutes.
  • Batter and fry.
  • Heat about 1 inch vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F.
  • Dredge: Pour flour into a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. One at a time, coat the stuffed chiles with the flour.
  • Batter: Holding each chile by the stem, lower it into the egg batter to cover completely. Let any excess batter drip off.
  • Fry: Add the chiles to the hot oil, 1 or 2 at a time; fry, flipping once with tongs, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  • Eat!
  • Place a fried chile on each plate and pour the warm sauce over it. Serve immediately.

CHILE RELLENO RECIPE



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This chile relleno recipe is the ultimate Mexican stuffed pepper, with roasted poblano peppers stuffed with melty cheese, battered and lightly fried.

Provided by Mike Hultquist

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 poblano peppers ((or use New Mexican peppers, Hatch peppers, Anaheims or others))
2 eggs (separated)
½ cup flour (separated)
6 ounces melty cheese (or equivalent of shredded cheese)
Pinch of salt
Oil for frying

Steps:

  • Roast the peppers over an open flame, or use your oven broiler, until skins are blackened on each side. Over flame, it should only take about 5 minutes. In the broiler, it could take 10 or more minutes.
  • Remove the peppers and transfer to a paper or plastic bag and seal them up. Allow to steam and cool. This will loosen up the skins.
  • Once cooled, peel off the blackened skins.
  • Slice open each pepper lengthwise with one long slit, then remove the innards with a knife or spoon.
  • Stuff each pepper with cheese, but do not overstuff. Make sure you can still close the pepper.
  • Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a wide pot to 375 degrees F. Do not let the oil boil. If you do not have a thermometer, test the oil with a tiny drop of flour. It will immediately sizzle up.
  • Separate the egg yolks from the whites and add the egg whites to a large bowl. Beat the egg whites until they fluff up and form stiff peaks, about 5 minutes. An electric egg beater is ideal. Gently stir in egg yolks.
  • Add flour to a separate bowl with a bit of salt. Dip the stuffed peppers into the flour to coat them, then dip them into the egg batter to coat them completely.
  • Fry each pepper about 2-3 minutes each side, or until they are a golden brown.
  • Remove the peppers and set them onto a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.
  • Serve with your favorite salsa or sauce!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 45 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 126 mg, Sodium 299 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CHILI RELLENOS



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This is an authentic Mexican recipe that has been handed down for generations in my family.

Provided by Kentucky Guera

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 fresh Anaheim chile peppers
1 (8 ounce) package queso asadero (white Mexican cheese), cut into 3/4-inch thick strips
2 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup vegetable shortening for frying

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place peppers onto the prepared baking sheet, and cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, about 10 minutes. Turn the peppers often to blacken all sides. Place the blackened peppers into a bowl, and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow the peppers to steam as they cool, about 15 minutes.
  • Rinse cooled peppers under cold water to peel off the skins, and cut a slit along the long side of each pepper to remove the seeds and core. Rinse the peppers inside and out, and pat dry with paper towels. Stuff the peppers with strips of the cheese.
  • Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl with the baking powder. In a second metal bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until the whites form stiff peaks. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the yolk mixture. Place flour into a shallow bowl.
  • Heat the vegetable shortening in a skillet over medium heat. Roll each stuffed pepper in flour, tap off excess flour, and dip the peppers into the egg mixture to coat both sides. Gently lay the coated peppers into the hot shortening. Fry peppers until lightly golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 101.7 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 356.6 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CHILE RELLENOS



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Delicious green chiles stuffed with cheese, dipped in a special batter and fried in canola oil.

Provided by PANCHITA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 Anaheim chile peppers, charred and peeled
1 pound Cheddar cheese, cut into strips
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon canola oil
½ cup all-purpose flour for coating

Steps:

  • Remove seeds and membranes from peppers. Stuff each pepper with a strip of cheese.
  • In a small bowl combine milk, the 1 cup flour, egg, baking powder, baking soda, salt and canola oil; mix well to make a batter.
  • Pour enough oil in heavy frying pan to reach 1 inch in depth and heat over medium-high heat. Roll each pepper in the remaining flour and dip in the batter. Fry until lightly browned on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 741.2 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 170.6 mg, Fat 42.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 39.2 g, SaturatedFat 25.3 g, Sodium 1746.4 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

CHILES ANCHO RELLENOS



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This traditional Mexican dish features whole baked ancho chiles stuffed with a delicious chicken filling and topped with a cream sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ancho chiles, wiped clean
4 cups water
2/3 cup cider vinegar
4 ounces piloncillo, grated
1 stick cinnamon, broken into pieces
1 teaspoon salt
Picadillo de Pollofilling
2 cups Mexican crema or creme fraiche
1 cup finely diced white onion
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slit an opening in each ancho from stem to tip, being careful not to tear the skin; carefully remove seeds and ribs, and discard.
  • Combine the water, vinegar, piloncillo, cinnamon, and salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add anchos; cover, and let stand 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Spoon filling into each chile; arrange in a baking dish. Bake chiles until heated through, about 15 minutes. Bring crema and onion to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer 8 minutes. Pass through a fine sieve into a bowl; stir in cilantro. Pour sauce over anchos, and serve.

CHILES RELLENOS



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Chiles are a must where I live. I find they almost always improve a recipe that uses cheese. Sometimes I make this into a heartier main dish by adding shredded cooked chicken after the chile layer. It really tastes good! -Irene Martin, Portales, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (7 ounces) whole green chiles
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 large eggs
3 cups whole milk
1 cup biscuit/baking mix
Seasoned salt to taste
Salsa

Steps:

  • Split chiles; rinse and remove seeds. Dry on paper towels. Arrange chilies in an 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with cheeses. , In a large bowl, beat eggs; add milk and biscuit mix. Pour over cheese. Sprinkle with salt. Bake at 325° until golden brown, 50-55 minutes. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 598mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips for Making Chiles Rellenos de Pollo Sobrante:

  • Choose the right chiles: Poblano chiles are the traditional choice for chiles rellenos, but you can also use Anaheim or pasilla chiles. Look for chiles that are large and have smooth, unblemished skin.
  • Roast the chiles properly: Roasting the chiles brings out their flavor and makes them easier to peel. You can roast the chiles over an open flame, under a broiler, or in a hot oven. Just be sure to keep a close eye on them so they don't burn.
  • Peel the chiles carefully: Once the chiles are roasted, let them cool slightly before peeling. Use a sharp knife to make a slit down the side of each chile and then carefully peel off the skin. Be careful not to tear the flesh of the chiles.
  • Stuff the chiles evenly: When stuffing the chiles, be sure to distribute the filling evenly so that each chile is filled to capacity. This will help the chiles to cook evenly.
  • Fry the chiles in hot oil: Frying the chiles in hot oil helps to seal in the filling and give the chiles a crispy outer coating. Be sure to use a deep fryer or a large saucepan with high sides to prevent the oil from splattering.
  • Serve the chiles immediately: Chiles rellenos are best served hot and fresh out of the fryer. You can garnish them with salsa, sour cream, or queso fresco.

Conclusion:

Chiles rellenos de pollo sobrante is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for using up leftover chicken. The combination of roasted chiles, savory chicken filling, and crispy outer coating is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you have some leftover chicken, be sure to give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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