Chicken With Cilantro Rice Food

SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH QUICK MOLE SAUCE AND CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• Puree 1 cup of the cilantro with 13/4 cups water in a blender.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until opaque, about 1 minute. Add the cilantro water and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook, undisturbed, until the rice is tender and absorbs all the liquid, about 18 minutes. Let stand, covered, until ready to serve. Fluff with a fork and stir in the remaining 1/2 cup cilantro before serving.
• Sprinkle the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of the five-spice, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, flipping once, until golden brown on both sides and partially cooked through, 6 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the chile powder, garlic and remaining 1/2 teaspoon five-spice and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add 1/2 cup water and stir to combine. Add the nut butter, soy sauce, sugar, and cocoa powder and whisk until combined. Add 1 more cup water and bring to a simmer.
• Add the chicken to the sauce and simmer, flipping occasionally, until it is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 12 minutes. Serve the chicken and mole sauce with the cilantro rice on the side.

CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• TO MAKE RICE:.
• Preheat oven to 350.
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in ovenproof dutch oven over medium heat.
• Add mushrooms, scallions, ginger and crushed garlic; cook 5 minutes stirring frequently.
• Stir in rice, cumin and chicken; cook 1 minute then stir in broth and bring to boil; cover and bake in oven 25 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let stand covered for 10 minutes.
• TO MAKE SAUCE:.
• Place cilantro, broth, scallions, ginger, salt and garlic clove in a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade and process or blend until smooth; stir into rice mixture and discard ginger piece from rice.
• TO MAKE TOPPING:.
• Heat 1 tsp oil in medium skillet over med-low heat.
• Add tomatoes and cook 2 minutes.
• Stir in scallion tops.
• Place rice mixture in a large bowl and spoon topping over rice.
• Garnish with cilantro sprigs if desired.

COCONUT CILANTRO CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Brown chicken in butter over medium high heat.
• Add onion and garlic, and saute for another 2 minutes.
• Add rest of ingredients, mixing well, and simmer for 5 minutes.

CILANTRO CHICKEN WITH RICE

Steps:

• Place chicken breast halves in the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan. Squeeze lime juice over chicken and sit 5-10 minute Stir together all ingredients except the cheese.
• Pour over chicken. Sprinkle cheese over chicken and sauce. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.
• Meanwhile: Prepare rice for 4 servings.
• Dish up chicken on plate, pour a little sauce over chicken. Dish up rice, and pour a little sauce over rice.

CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat.
• Add onion and cook 2 minutes.
• Add jalapeno and garlic, cook 2 to 3 minutes, until onion is soft and beginning to color.
• Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until grains turn translucent, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Pour in broth and 1 can water and bring to a boil.
• Stir in chiles and salt.
• Cover, reduce heat to low and cook 15 to 17 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
• Stir in cilantro just before serving.

CILANTRO CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dredge chicken in flour to coat. Place chicken in the skillet, and cook just until browned on all sides; set aside.
• Stir onion, bell pepper, and garlic into the skillet. Cook 5 minutes, until tender. Pour in chicken broth. Mix in the yellow rice, stewed tomatoes, pinto beans, black beans, corn, diced green chile peppers, and cilantro. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, until rice is tender and chicken juices run clear.