Quick Chicken Peanut Mole With Cilantro Rice Recipe

Name: Quick Chicken Peanut Mole With Cilantro Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CHICKEN PEANUT MOLE:; Crisco(R) Original No-Stick Cooking Spray; 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts and thighs, cut into 1/2-inch strips; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth; 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes and green chiles; 1 to 3 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste; 1/4 cup Jif(R) Creamy Peanut Butter; 1 tablespoon baking cocoa; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional); CILANTRO RICE:; 4 cups water; 4 cups instant rice; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup Smucker's(R) Orange Sugar Free Marmalade or Smucker's(R) Sweet Orange Marmalade; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Servings: persons

CHICKEN PEANUT MOLE:
Crisco(R) Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts and thighs, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 to 3 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste
1/4 cup Jif(R) Creamy Peanut Butter
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
CILANTRO RICE:
4 cups water
4 cups instant rice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Smucker's(R) Orange Sugar Free Marmalade or Smucker's(R) Sweet Orange Marmalade
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

1
CHICKEN PEANUT MOLE
2
SPRAY a large skillet with no-stick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken. Cook chicken until golden brown on all sides and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet.
3
SPRAY skillet again with no-stick cooking spray. Add onion. Cook until softened. Add garlic. Cook an additional minute. Stir in broth, tomatoes, chili powder, peanut butter, cocoa and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. NOTE: Sauce may be pureed in the blender until smooth, if desired.
4
PLACE chicken in sauce, combining gently. Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes to combine flavors. Serve over Cilantro Rice. Sprinkle with additional chopped cilantro, if desired.
5
CILANTRO RICE
6
BRING water to boil in a 3-quart saucepan. Add rice, cumin and salt. Let stand 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Add marmalade and cilantro. Combine ingredients with fork.

1232

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CHICKEN PEANUT MOLE:, Crisco(R) Original No-Stick Cooking Spray, 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts and thighs, cut into 1/2-inch strips, 1 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Quick Chicken Peanut Mole With Cilantro Rice 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Quick Chicken Peanut Mole With Cilantro Rice

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