Border Chicken
- 1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 1- to 1 1/2-ounce package taco seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided use
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon red hot-pepper sauce
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each), all visible fat discarded
- 3/4 cup uncooked instant brown rice
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra-virgin preferred)
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro
- In a medium bowl, stir together the tomatoes with liquid, lime juice, taco seasoning, 1 teaspoon sugar, oregano, and hot-pepper sauce.
- Put the chicken in a Dutch oven.
- Pour the tomato mixture over the chicken.
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Stir.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- For a slightly thicker sauce, remove the cover after about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the rice using the package directions, omitting the salt and margarine and adding the turmeric.
- When the chicken is done, stir in the oil and remaining 1/2 teaspoon sugar.
- Spoon the rice onto the center of a platter.
- Arrange the chicken around the edge.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Sprinkle with the cilantro.
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 261
- Total Fat: 5.5g
- Saturated: 1.0g
- Trans: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
- Monounsaturated: 3.0g
- Cholesterol: 66mg
- Sodium: 390mg
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 5g
- Protein: 29g
- Dietary Exchanges
- 1 Carbohydrate
- 1 Vegetable
- 3 Lean Meat
salt, lime juice, taco, sugar, oregano, red hotpepper, chicken, brown rice, turmeric, olive oil, fresh cilantro
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/border-chicken-375721 (may not work)