What's easier than a quick meal using what's already in your cabinet? El Pato is a delicious, spicy tomato sauce found either in the international aisle or next to the tomato sauce. This can be used as enchilada sauce or poured over some chicken drumsticks! I'm also showing a great way to change up your leftover rice.
Definitely not the healthiest meal but it is one of my comfort foods for sure!
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 1 tbsp oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can of El Pato sauce (yellow can)
-1 jar pitted green olives
- 4 corn tortillas
- 2 cups leftover rice (preferably unseasoned)
-1 tbsp butter
- 2 slices american cheese
Directions:
-Pat the chicken dry with paper towels
-Lightly season the chicken with salt and pepper
-Lightly coat the chicken with oil
-Air fry at 400F for 22 minutes (or longer depending on size and quantity of chicken)
-Meanwhile, add the rice to a bowl and add the butter
-Microwave for 1 minute and mix. Then microwave another 30 seconds
-Add the cheese, cover with rice and let sit for 1 minute to help melt the cheese
-Mix the rice and cheese until combined. It will be dense
-To a small saucepan, add the El Pato and green olives
-Heat on low until it simmers
-Heat a comal or flat pan on medium heat for a few minutes
-Add 4 corn tortillas to warm up. Flip when you see steam
-Once the chicken is done, plate it up
-Add the desired sauce and olives on top of the chicken
-Use the tortillas to make tacos with the meat, sauce and olives
-Enjoy!