MEXICAN CHICKEN STEW
Source of Recipe
Magazine
List of Ingredients
- 2 whole chicken breasts (about 2-1/2 lbs.), split
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp salad oil
- 2 Tbsp butter or margarine
- 1 c chopped onion
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- 1 medium red pepper, sliced in 1/4" slices
- 1 can (1 lb.) stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 c dry white wine
- 1 c raw rice
- 1 large avacado
Instructions
- On waxed paper, combine flour, 1 tsp salt and the pepper; mix well. Use to coat chicken breasts.
- In large skillet, heat oil and butter. Add chicken pieces, half at a time, turning to brown on all sides. Remove chicken as it browns.
- Drain off all but 1 Tbsp fat. Add onion, chili powder, cumin, salt and garlic; saute, stirring, until tender-5 minutes.
- Add stewed tomatoes, wine and red pepper; mix well. Arrange chicken breasts on top. Cook, covered, over medium heat 30 minutes (occasionally spooning sauce over chicken), or until chicken is tender.
- Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. Peel avocado; cut in half; remove and discard pit. Cut lengthwise into 1/2" slices.
- To serve: Spread rice in bottom of warm serving dish. Arrange chicken breasts on top. Garnish with avodado slices. Pour pan juices over chicken. Makes 6 servings.
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