Mexican Pollo en Chile Rojo
Pollo en Chile Rojo is a classic Mexican dish featuring chicken simmered in a rich, vibrant red chile sauce. The sauce is typically made from a blend of dried red chiles like guajillo and ancho, toasted and rehydrated, then combined with tomatoes, garlic, and spices. It's a staple of home cooking and regional cuisine, particularly in states like Jalisco and Guanajuato.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a good source of protein from the chicken, while the sauce provides vitamins A and C from the chiles and tomatoes. It is generally moderate in fat, depending on the cut of chicken used and the amount of oil in the sauce, with a typical serving containing roughly 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1200 IU |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 9 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The use of multiple dried chiles creates a complex, deep flavor profile that is smoky, slightly sweet, and earthy, rather than just hot. Nutritionally, the chiles offer capsaicin, which is studied for its potential metabolism-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties.
