CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PLUM SALSA AND BASMATI RICE

Chicken Breasts with Plum Salsa and Basmati Rice image

Skinless chicken breasts are seasoned with rosemary and pan-fried, then served over basmati rice with a unique, sweet and spicy plum and habaneros salsa. Pair with green beans and toasted pine nuts.

Provided by DAMESTJERNELYS

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 ½ cups water
1 cup uncooked basmati rice, rinsed and drained
¾ pound plums, pitted and chopped
½ medium red onion, minced
3 habanero peppers, seeded and minced
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon sugar
¾ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, minced
salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Steps:

Place water in a medium saucepan, and stir in the rice. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat, cool slightly, and fluff with a fork.
In a medium bowl, mix until well combined the plums, onion, habanero peppers, cilantro, and sugar. Cover, and refrigerate about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, season chicken with fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken breasts in hot oil, and brown about 1 minute per side. Reduce heat to medium, and cook chicken about 5 more minutes per side. Serve over rice with plum salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660.3 calories, Carbohydrate 98.5 g, Cholesterol 98.8 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 48.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 114.9 mg, Sugar 20.7 g