CHICKEN, PEPPERS & RICE CARIBBEAN STYLE

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Mild curry flavor, spicy but won't bite you too hard! Very attrative to serve. It is a meal on it's own for lunch or dinner Tostones (Fried Platains) are a nice side dish with this recipe Cook time does not include marinating time

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/4 cup sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sweet green pepper, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sugar or 2 tablespoons sugar substitute
1 1/2 cups long grain rice (uncooked)
2 cups cut into 1/2-inch cubes fresh papayas, Chilled
1 teaspoon cooking oil
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3/4 cup onion, Chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon yellow curry paste
2 jalapenos, seeded, membranes removed and finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Combine the marinade ingredients in a large bowl or zip lock bag, mix well.
  • Add chicken cubes, mix into the marinade so all the pieces are covered.
  • Place in the fridge for 1 to 3 hours.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade-save the marinade.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet.
  • Brown the chicken cubes on all sides.
  • Add marinade and simmer over medium heat until the chicken is cooked apprx 15 minutes.
  • Add red & Green peppers.
  • Simmer 5 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile cook the rice (use your own favorite method) add 2 tbsp sugar or sugar sustitue while cooking, mix in well.
  • Serve chicken over the rice, top with the chilled papaya cubes.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.4, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 51.3, Sodium 68.7, Carbohydrate 77.6, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 14.6, Protein 27.2

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