Cubano Chicken With Spicy Currant Picadillo Recipe

Name: Cubano Chicken With Spicy Currant Picadillo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon jamaican caribbean jerk seasoning; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons paprika; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup seeded and chopped green bell pepper; 1 (12 ounce) jar red currant jelly; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce; 1 1/2 cups seeded and diced plum tomatoes; 1/3 cup pimento stuffed olive, chopped; 2 tablespoons currants; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 sprigs basil; lemon wedge (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon jamaican caribbean jerk seasoning
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup seeded and chopped green bell pepper
1 (12 ounce) jar red currant jelly
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
1 1/2 cups seeded and diced plum tomatoes
1/3 cup pimento stuffed olive, chopped
2 tablespoons currants
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 sprigs basil
lemon wedge (to garnish)

1
COMBINE jerk seasoning, cumin and paprika in small bowl.
2
Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons oil to form a paste.
3
Rub paste over both sides of chicken.
4
Heat remaining oil in large nonstick skilled over medium heat until hot.
5
Add chicken; cook for 5 minutes.
6
Turn, continue to cook for 4 minutes.
7
Transfer to a plate; cover and keep warm.
8
ADD onion and bell pepper to skillet.
9
Cook, stirring frequently, over medium high heat for 3 minutes.
10
Add jelly, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar and Tabasco sauce.
11
Cook until jelly melts, about 1 minute.
12
Add tomatoes, olives, currants and capers; cook for 3 minutes.
13
Reduce heat to medium; return chicken to skillet and turn to coat.
14
Cover, and continue to cook until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
15
TRANSFER chicken to serving plates; top with Currant Picadillo mixture.
16
Sprinkle with chopped basil.
17
Garnish with basil and lemon wedges.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon jamaican caribbean jerk seasoning, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons paprika, 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Cubano Chicken With Spicy Currant Picadillo 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.

Cubano Chicken With Spicy Currant Picadillo

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