Chicken San Juan Recipe

Name: Chicken San Juan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Saffron Rice, preferably made with medium-grain rice.; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken breast, cut into strips 2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup thawed frozen peas; 1/2 cup medium pimiento-stuffed green olives; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Chopped cilantro, for garnish

Servings: persons

Saffron Rice, preferably made with medium-grain rice.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken breast, cut into strips 2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup thawed frozen peas
1/2 cup medium pimiento-stuffed green olives
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Chopped cilantro, for garnish

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1. In a large (12-inch) nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
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2. Add the onion, red pepper, garlic, oregano, and bay leaf. Cover and cook until the vegetables soften, about 4 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, peas. olives, and paprika and bring to a simmer for 2 minutes.
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3. Transfer about 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid into a small bowl. Add the cornstarch and stir until dissolved. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the skillet and cook until the liquid is slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Season with the salt and pepper. Discard the bay leaf.
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4. Spoon the rice into individual soup bowls and top with the chicken and sauce. Sprinkle with the cilantro and serve immediately.

639

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Saffron Rice, preferably made with medium-grain rice., 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 1/2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken breast, cut into strips 2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken San Juan 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.

Chicken San Juan

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