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Doris' Santa Fe Chicken

Doris' Santa Fe Chicken reads sourness 5.5, umami 4.7 and citrus 4.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Tex-Mex main, about 35 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 5.2 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 3.2 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 6.9 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 2.4 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 3.3 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 4.4 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Sourness 5.5 · Umami 4.7 · Citrus 4.6 · Allium 3.9 · Heat 3.2 · Salinity 3.1 · Richness 2.9 · Sweetness 2.8 · Earthy 2.2 · Funk & Ferment 2.2 · Warm Spice 1.9 · Herbaceous 1.8 · Fruity 1.3 · Bitterness 1.2 · Nutty 1.2

What's in it (10)

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 onion, Chopped
• 1 garlic clove, Minced
• 1 (19 ounce) can black beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 (14 ounce) can Mexican tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon lime juice (real or bottled)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 12 cup water
• 1 (5 -8 ounce) saffron rice mix
• 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese or 4 ounces monterey jack cheese

Time & effort: about 35 min (20 min active) · effort: medium

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 83.4 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 1.7 g fat, 11.1 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (6 steps)

1. Coat pan over medium heat, add chicken and cook.
2. Remove chicken & recoat pan and add onion, cook low heat for 8 minutes.
3. Add beans, tomatoes, juice and sauce and 1/2 cup of water.
4. Bring to a Boil.
5. Add Rice & Chicken and reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Sprinkle w/ cheese and cover until melted.

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• Black Bean Enchiladas with Melted Cheese — Tex-Mex
• Jerk Chicken — Jamaican
• Crispy Beef Tacos Dorados — Mexican
• Black Bean Soup with Lime Crema — Mexican
• Chicken and Rice Enchilada Skillet — Tex-Mex

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.