Eating healthy nowadays is a must. We try to find ways to lessen the fat intake in what we eat without sacrificing the taste and flavor. Making a delicious and healthy meal for your family and friends will show how much you care for them and that you want the best for them. Chicken is a good source of protein and has low cholesterol and saturated fat and chicken breast is the leanest part of the chicken. Rice on the other hand is grain that is rich in fiber and good source of energy. Chillies like jalapeños contain Capsaicin that fights cancer, relieves pain and is good for the heart. Combine these ingredients together and you’ll have a fantastic and healthy meal with a South-of-the-border flavor. For Mexican food lovers here is a chicken recipe that will surely spruce up any dinner table and leave your friends and family wanting more. In just 30 minutes or so you will have an easy and yummy dinner whipped up packed with flavorful spices with less effort and lots of time to spare.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 can of beans
- 1-2 tsp of freshly chopped jalapeno
- 1 pack ready to cook rice
- fresh cilantro
Direction
1. Defrost the chicken, either in the microwave or in cold water.
2. Heat 1 tbs of olive oil in a big non-stick pan. Saute a tsp of freshly chopped garlic in the oil.
3. Set the pan in the medium heat then add the chicken breast. Let the chicken cook until slightly brown.
4. When the chicken slightly brown add in 2 cups of chicken broth, 1 can of beans already rinsed and drained ahead of time, 1-2 tsp of freshly chopped jalapeno, and 1/2 tsp teaspoon of ground cumin. Stir all the ingredients in the pan.
5. Cover the pan and let it simmer until the liquid becomes clear.
6. When the liquid is clear, add 2 cups of the ready to cook rice, cover pan again and let it simmer.
7. Let the dish cool on its own.
8. Before serving garnish this dish with fresh cilantro for color and flavor. For a real Mexican fiesta zesty lime wedges and hot salsa goes great this meal. This dish serves 4.
About the Author
Mateo Gomez is a Mexican food enthusiast, and the founder of Allaboutmexicanfood.com. Check out allaboutmexicanfood.com for introduction-to-mexican-cooking [http://www.allaboutmexicanfood.com/history-of-mexican-cooking/] recipe.