Border Chicken Recipe

Name: Border Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
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

Servings: persons

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

1
In a medium bowl, stir together the tomatoes with liquid, lime juice, taco seasoning, 1 teaspoon sugar, oregano, and hot-pepper sauce.
2
Put the chicken in a Dutch oven.
3
Pour the tomato mixture over the chicken.
4
Bring to a boil over high heat.
5
Stir.
6
Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
For a slightly thicker sauce, remove the cover after about 10 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, prepare the rice using the package directions, omitting the salt and margarine and adding the turmeric.
9
When the chicken is done, stir in the oil and remaining 1/2 teaspoon sugar.
10
Spoon the rice onto the center of a platter.
11
Arrange the chicken around the edge.
12
Pour the sauce over the chicken.
13
Sprinkle with the cilantro.
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(Per Serving)
15
Calories: 261
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Total Fat: 5.5g
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Saturated: 1.0g
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Trans: 0.0g
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Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
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Monounsaturated: 3.0g
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Cholesterol: 66mg
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Sodium: 390mg
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Carbohydrates: 23g
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Fiber: 3g
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Sugars: 5g
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Protein: 29g
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Dietary Exchanges
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1 Carbohydrate
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1 Vegetable
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3 Lean Meat

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Border Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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