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Border Chicken

Celebrate flavors of the Yucatán with this chicken dish, which is served on brown rice colored with turmeric.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4, 3 ounces chicken, 1/2 cup rice, and 2/3 cup sauce per serving

Ingredients

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

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium bowl, stir together the tomatoes with liquid, lime juice, taco seasoning, 1 teaspoon sugar, oregano, and hot-pepper sauce.

    Step 2

    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.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, prepare the rice using the package directions, omitting the salt and margarine and adding the turmeric.

    Step 4

    When the chicken is done, stir in the oil and remaining 1/2 teaspoon sugar.

    Step 5

    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.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 6

    (Per Serving)

    Step 7

    Calories: 261

    Step 8

    Total Fat: 5.5g

    Step 9

    Saturated: 1.0g

    Step 10

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 11

    Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 12

    Monounsaturated: 3.0g

    Step 13

    Cholesterol: 66mg

    Step 14

    Sodium: 390mg

    Step 15

    Carbohydrates: 23g

    Step 16

    Fiber: 3g

    Step 17

    Sugars: 5g

    Step 18

    Protein: 29g

    Step 19

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 20

    1 Carbohydrate

    Step 21

    1 Vegetable

    Step 22

    3 Lean Meat

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