Sauteed Sweet Chicken Breasts with a Spicy Fresh To

Name: Sauteed Sweet Chicken Breasts with a Spicy Fresh Tomato Chutney and White Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 14-ounce cans chicken broth; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), plus a drizzle; 2 cups white rice; 6 plum tomatoes, quartered; 1 teaspoon ground cumin (eyeball it in the palm of your hand); 2 teaspoons ground coriander (twice the amount of cumin); 1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, half of the seeds removed, then finely chopped; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar (eyeball it); 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (a couple of palmfuls), chopped; 3 scallions, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley (a couple of palmfuls), chopped; 1 tablespoon honey (a healthy drizzle); 4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Servings: persons

2 14-ounce cans chicken broth
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), plus a drizzle
2 cups white rice
6 plum tomatoes, quartered
1 teaspoon ground cumin (eyeball it in the palm of your hand)
2 teaspoons ground coriander (twice the amount of cumin)
1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, half of the seeds removed, then finely chopped
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar (eyeball it)
3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (a couple of palmfuls), chopped
3 scallions, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley (a couple of palmfuls), chopped
1 tablespoon honey (a healthy drizzle)
4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

1
Bring the chicken broth and a drizzle of EVOO to a boil in a medium pot.
2
Add the rice, reduce to a simmer, and cover.
3
Cook the rice covered, stirring occasionally, for 17 to 18 minutes, or until tender.
4
Fluff with a fork.
5
While the rice cooks, work on the spicy fresh tomato chutney.
6
Heat a medium-size skillet over high heat with a tablespoon of the EVOO (once around the pan).
7
Add the quartered plum tomatoes, cumin, coriander, serrano peppers, shallots, garlic, and salt and pepper.
8
Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes.
9
Add the sherry vinegar, brown sugar, and 1 cup of water.
10
Turn down the heat to medium low and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the water has evaporated and the tomatoes have broken down and are slightly thickened.
11
While the chutney is cooking, prepare the chicken.
12
In a bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of EVOO, the cilantro, scallions, parsley, honey, and a little salt and pepper.
13
Add the chicken breasts and toss to coat.
14
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
15
Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
16
Remove the chicken breasts from the pan to a serving platter.
17
Top each chicken breast with some of the spicy fresh tomato chutney.
18
Serve with the white rice.

859

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 14-ounce cans chicken broth, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), plus a drizzle, 2 cups white rice, 6 plum tomatoes, quartered, and more.

Yes, Sauteed Sweet Chicken Breasts with a Spicy Fresh Tomato Chutney and White 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.

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Sauteed Sweet Chicken Breasts with a Spicy Fresh Tomato Chutney and White Rice

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