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Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken

Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
40 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a small baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Place chicken thighs in the prepared baking dish. Stir together hot sauce, paprika, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar in a bowl; pour over chicken thighs. Cover the dish with foil.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened and started to brown, about 20 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Anna Rivera

Slow Cooker Shredded Venison for Tacos

Slow Cooker Shredded Venison for Tacos

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix half the taco seasoning with the flour and cayenne pepper to taste and coat the meat with this mixture. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Place the roast in the oil and brown well on all sides.
  2. 2 Place the meat in a slow cooker with the water and cook on low setting for 8 hours or on high setting for 5 hours. When meat is done, shred with a fork and season to your taste.

By SEEsign

Grilled Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter

Grilled Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cream butter in a medium bowl until smooth. Mix in cilantro, lime juice, and cayenne pepper until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate until flavors blend, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, peel husks back from ears of corn starting at the top, leaving husks attached at the bottom of the ears. Remove all of the corn silk and close husks over ears again. Cover corn ears with cold water in a large bowl until husks are thoroughly soaked, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat the grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Place corn in husks onto the hot grate and cook in the preheated grill with the lid closed until husks are charred and corn kernels are tender, 20 to 25 minutes, turning often. Strip off husks and serve corn with cilantro lime butter.

By BritanyRachelle

Elote en Vaso

Elote en Vaso

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Grill corn, turning occasionally, until kernels are slightly charred, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool until safe to handle, at least 15 minutes. Remove kernels from the cobs to get about 2 cups of corn.
  3. 3 Mix cream, butter, lime juice, ancho chile seasoning, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Fold in cotija cheese. Drizzle mixture over the corn kernels. Serve hot or cold.

By jlmartin621

Spicy Avocado Chicken

Spicy Avocado Chicken

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until well combined; rub evenly into chicken breasts.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook chicken in hot oil until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  3. 3 Stir together onion, avocado, and lime juice in a medium bowl until combined; season with salt and pepper. Spoon over chicken breasts to serve.

By emarika

Salt and Spice Pork Wrap

Salt and Spice Pork Wrap

3.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season pork chop with onion salt, cayenne, and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the pork chop and cook until lightly browned on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Cut pork chop into 1/4 inch strips, return to the skillet, and cook until no longer pink.
  2. 2 Smear the center of the tortilla with salsa or guacamole; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Place pork strips on top of the cheese and roll tortilla up into a wrap.

By Phillip D Humphrey

Cilantro Lime Baked Shrimp

Cilantro Lime Baked Shrimp

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine olive oil, cilantro, garlic cloves, lime juice, garlic and herb seasoning, and cayenne pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until well blended. Transfer mixture to an 8x8-inch glass baking dish; add shrimp and toss until evenly coated.
  3. 3 Place toasted bread into the bowl of a food processor; pulse until becomes crumbs. Top shrimp with bread crumbs; generously coat with cooking spray.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and shrimp are bright pink, about 15 minutes.

By Love2Cook

Quesadilla Jalapeno Spread

Quesadilla Jalapeno Spread

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a blender or food processor, mix together the mayonnaise, diced jalapenos, jalapeno juice, cumin, sugar, paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Blend until smooth and jalapeno is completely pureed, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt, as needed.

By ALLJER

Steve's Roasted Chicken Soft Tacos

Steve's Roasted Chicken Soft Tacos

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper; cook until chicken is heated through, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Divide chicken mixture among tortillas; top with pico de gallo and Mexican cheese blend.

By Steve Cowherd

Margarita Grilled Shrimp

Margarita Grilled Shrimp

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine shrimp, oil, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, tequila, cayenne pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Remove shrimp from marinade and shake off excess; discard remaining marinade. Thread shrimp onto the prepared skewers.
  4. 4 Cook on the preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

By Jenny Thompson

Shredded Pork Taco Filling

Shredded Pork Taco Filling

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cumin, coriander, oregano, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; thoroughly rub over pork roast.
  2. 2 Place roast in a pressure cooker; pour beef broth around roast. Add onion and bay leaves. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to the manufacturer's instructions. Heat over medium-high heat to full pressure when steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound. Reduce heat to maintain high pressure and regulator is gently rocking. Cook for 45 minutes.
  3. 3 Off heat, let pressure release naturally according to the manufacturer's instructions. Unlock and remove lid. Transfer pork to a serving bowl; shred using 2 forks.

By AKrause

Fajita Marinade

Fajita Marinade

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk water, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and liquid smoke flavoring together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Stir in cayenne and black pepper until combined.
  4. 4 Use to marinate 2 pounds of meat; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to overnight before cooking as desired.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By Robbie Rice

Healthy Red Beans and Rice

Healthy Red Beans and Rice

3.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
550 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put red beans in a large pot with enough water to cover by several inches. Soak 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Drain and rinse beans. Pour hot water into the pot. Add beans, sausage, onions, bell pepper, celery, cayenne pepper, salt, and bay leaf to the pot; stir. Place pot over medium heat, put a cover on the pot, and simmer, stirring frequently, for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking at a simmer until the beans are tender, about 30 minutes more. Remove and discard bay leaf.
  4. 4 Serve over cooked rice.

By Dale Tadlock

Shiner® Bock Shredded Chicken Tacos

Shiner® Bock Shredded Chicken Tacos

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken in a large pot and season with fajita seasoning and cayenne pepper. Pour water and beer over chicken. Cook chicken over medium heat until meat falls off the bone and is no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour, adding more water if liquid reduces too much. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken from broth mixture to a work surface to cool slightly, reserving broth mixture.
  2. 2 Combine enchilada sauce, jalapeno peppers, onion, and about 1/4 cup chicken broth mixture together in a large saucepan over medium-low heat; cook until onions are softened, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove meat from chicken and shred into enchilada sauce mixture; mix well.
  4. 4 Warm tortillas on a grill pan over medium-low heat. Spoon chicken mixture into each corn tortilla and top with Mexican cheese blend.

By C Chapa

Creamy White Bean and Green Chile Soup

Creamy White Bean and Green Chile Soup

3.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
11 min
Total
16 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat until bubbling and frothy. Whisk in flour until it forms a smooth, golden paste, about 45 seconds. Pour in milk slowly, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir white beans into the saucepan. Add green chile peppers, onion powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

By AishaSahar

Orange and Milk-Braised Pork Carnitas

Orange and Milk-Braised Pork Carnitas

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
150 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season pork with pepper and salt.
  2. 2 Heat oil in large pot over high heat. Working in batches, cook pork in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Return all cooked pork and accumulated juice to pot.
  3. 3 Season pork with bay leaves, cumin, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper. Stir in fresh orange juice, orange zest, and milk. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat is fork tender but not falling apart, about 2 hours.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  5. 5 Remove pork from liquid. Skim some fat from the pot to grease a baking dish. Transfer the pieces of pork to the baking dish. Drizzle about 2 more tablespoons of the floating fat over the meat. Season with more salt, if needed.
  6. 6 Bake in preheated oven until pork is browned, about 15 minutes. Stir pork.
  7. 7 Turn on oven's broiler. Cook pork under broiler until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Charley's Slow Cooker Mexican Style Meat

Charley's Slow Cooker Mexican Style Meat

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
480 min
Total
530 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Trim the roast of any excess fat, and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the beef in the hot skillet, and brown it quickly on all sides.
  3. 3 Transfer the roast to a slow cooker and top it with the chopped onion. Season with chile peppers, chili powder, cayenne pepper, hot pepper sauce, and garlic powder. Add enough water to cover 1/3 of the roast.
  4. 4 Cover, and cook on High for 6 hours, checking to make sure there is always at least a small amount of liquid in the bottom of the cooker. Reduce heat to Low, and continue cooking for 2 to 4 hours, or until meat is totally tender and falls apart.
  5. 5 Transfer the roast to a bowl and shred it using two forks (reserve 2 cups of cooking liquid, if desired).
  6. 6 Serve in tacos or burritos (see Cook's Note).

By CHARLEY357

Venison Fajitas

Venison Fajitas

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine seasoned salt, garlic salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and oregano to make the fajita seasoning. Sprinkle two teaspoons of the seasoning over the sliced venison. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy frying pan. Cook bell peppers and onion until starting to soften, then remove. Pour in remaining oil, then cook venison until browned. Return pepper mixture to the pan, season with remaining fajita seasoning, and reheat. Served with the warmed tortillas.

By kellyb

Mexican Black Bean and Turkey Wraps

Mexican Black Bean and Turkey Wraps

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion with sea salt and cayenne pepper until softened, about 7 minutes. Add ground turkey and garlic powder; cook and stir until turkey is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add black beans, water, green bell pepper, green chiles, and taco seasoning. Mix well. Reduce heat to low and let simmer with the lid on until flavors blend, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir cooked rice into the turkey mixture; simmer until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.

By Aron Bartram

Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken

Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
250 min
Total
265 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix chicken broth, tomato paste, garlic, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, vinegar, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper together for sauce in a small bowl.
  2. 2 Place chicken in a 3-quart slow cooker. Pour sauce over top.
  3. 3 Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, on Low for 5 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours. Remove chicken and turn the slow cooker to Warm.
  4. 4 Shred the chicken with 2 forks and return to the slow cooker. Heat for 10 minutes to allow juices to soak into the shredded chicken.

By Sarah

The Best Baked Rice and Beans

The Best Baked Rice and Beans

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
70 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Pour rice into a casserole dish; season with chili powder, salt, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and oregano. Pour in olive oil and stir until rice is thoroughly coated. Add beans, salsa, and broth; stir until evenly combined. Cover very tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Remove the foil; taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Fluff with a fork and serve hot.

By John Mitzewich

Mexican Shredded Chicken

Mexican Shredded Chicken

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
360 min
Total
365 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken breasts into the bottom of a slow cooker. Add enough water to just cover. Add onion, salsa, garlic, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper; stir.
  2. 2 Cook until chicken breasts are no longer pink in the centers, on High for 6 hours or Low for 8 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  3. 3 Remove chicken to a plate and shred with 2 forks.

By IceCreamCaker

Super Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Meat

Super Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Meat

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
480 min
Total
495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken broth, tomatoes, flour, chili powder, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and cayenne into a blender; blend until smooth.
  2. 2 Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker; pour blended sauce over chicken.
  3. 3 Cover slow cooker. Cook on Low 8 to 9 hours (or on High 4 to 6 hours).
  4. 4 Shred chicken with 2 forks; stir into sauce.

By Kari Shifflett

Avocado-Egg Salad Tostada Filling

Avocado-Egg Salad Tostada Filling

3.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water, then cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel and chop once cold.
  2. 2 Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble once cool.
  3. 3 Mash the avocado in a mixing bowl with the lime juice, mustard powder, paprika, and salad dressing. Stir in the chopped eggs, crumbled bacon, diced tomato, and diced onion until evenly combined. Season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper.

By eye2une2a440

Baja Grilled Chicken Tacos

Baja Grilled Chicken Tacos

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cumin, oregano, sazón, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Add lime juice and olive oil and stir to make marinade. Add chicken and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 12 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill marinated chicken until no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear, about 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a bowl and shred chicken with forks.
  3. 3 Spray canola oil onto tortillas and heat on the grill approximately 45 seconds per side. Transfer to a plate and cover with a paper towel to keep warm. Serve with shredded chicken.

By hynesey

Fiesta Turkey Tavern

Fiesta Turkey Tavern

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the olive oil over medium-low heat; cook and stir the ground turkey, using the back of a wooden spoon to work the meat into small crumbles as it cooks. When the meat is about half browned, stir in the onion, garlic, and black pepper; cook and stir until the turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink.
  2. 2 Stir in 1 tablespoon of the prepared mustard, the cayenne pepper, chili powder, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, stirring, until the water has evaporated, about 20 minutes. Stir in the remaining mustard and the chopped jalapeno, and cook until heated through, about 5 more minutes. Spoon the mixture onto the hamburger buns.

By NomNomDelicious

Instant Pot Green Chile Chicken Chili

Instant Pot Green Chile Chicken Chili

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and pour 1/2 the salsa on top. Add 1 cup broth. Close and lock the lid. Choose Manual pressure and set the timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer chicken to a bowl and shred using a fork. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
  3. 3 Add remaining salsa, remaining broth, cannellini beans, green chiles, cumin, and cayenne pepper to the pot with the chicken. Close and lock the lid. Choose Manual pressure and set the timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  5. 5 Top servings of chili with crumbled tortilla chips, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, and cilantro.

By Jen Neumann

Mexican-Inspired Quinoa

Mexican-Inspired Quinoa

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a pan; add quinoa and cook over medium heat until toasty, 3 to 5 minutes. Add broth and tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Cover and cook on low to medium-low until quinoa appears soft and translucent, and the germ ring is visible along the outside edge of the grain, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Add black beans, green onions, and cilantro to the quinoa. Stir and heat through.

By Bernadette Kolb Munoz