Sweet & Spicy Confetti Chicken Recipe

Name: Sweet & Spicy Confetti Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup frozen sweet corn; 1 small banana, sliced longways and cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 small zucchini, sliced and halved; 2 small chicken breasts, pre-boiled (or left over refrigerated chicken); 18 sweet red pepper, finely chopped; 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 2 cups left-over basmati rice or 2 cups jasmati rice; ½ tablespoon smart balance margarine (or butter); 3 -4 pinches cumin; ½ teaspoon paprika; ⅛ teaspoon adobo seasoning; ¾ tablespoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper (more or less to taste); 2 dashes sea salt; table salt; light sour cream, as a topping; 2 -8 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

1 cup frozen sweet corn
1 small banana, sliced longways and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 small zucchini, sliced and halved
2 small chicken breasts, pre-boiled (or left over refrigerated chicken)
18 sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 cups left-over basmati rice or 2 cups jasmati rice
½ tablespoon smart balance margarine (or butter)
3 -4 pinches cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon adobo seasoning
¾ tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper (more or less to taste)
2 dashes sea salt
table salt
light sour cream, as a topping
2 -8 tablespoons water

1
Remove pre-boiled chicken breasts from fridge.
2
Season with sea salt, 3 pinches of cumin and 4 grinds of fresh black pepper and slice thinly.
3
Heat 1/2 tbs oil on med heat in a large frying pan and add garlic.
4
Brown garlic slightly (do not caramelize).
5
Add chicken and zucchini and almost all of the paprika and another 1/2 tbs oil; add adobo and sugar sprinkling on entire mixture and stirring in gently -- let it brown, flip and sprinkle the other side.
6
Cook on med heat, flipping regularly until slightly browned, slide chicken and zucchini to one side and then add banana slices.
7
Continue to cook on med heat turning bananas until browned; remove from heat and set aside.
8
Add remaining oil to pan, heat and then stir in corn.
9
Dash with remaining paprika.
10
turn up the heat slightly (in between high and med).
11
Add margarine and a few cracks of fresh pepper.
12
Brown corn stirring every so often (it will start to make a popping sound).
13
Add sweet red pepper for color.
14
Stir in rice and water and cook until hot, stirring constantly.
15
Salt and pepper to taste.
16
Remove from heat and set aside.
17
Return chicken mixture to pan to heat.
18
Divide rice mixture onto two plates and top with chicken mixture add a dallop of sour cream to each.
19
Serve immediately with warm greens of your choice (I prefer kale with this dish).

970

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup frozen sweet corn, 1 small banana, sliced longways and cut into 1 inch pieces, 1 small zucchini, sliced and halved, 2 small chicken breasts, pre-boiled (or left over refrigerated chicken), and more.

Yes, Sweet & Spicy Confetti 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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Sweet & Spicy Confetti Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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