COLD SOUTH AMERICAN CHICKEN & POTATO DISH

Cold South American Chicken & Potato Dish image

Provided by Bergy

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
2 lemons, cut in half
3 fresh jalapeno peppers, slit down the center, seeds left in
2 teaspoons cumin
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 cup cilantro
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, membranes removes, cut in thin strips
1/2 cup green pimento stuffed olive, cut in half across
4 whole green onions
1 cup of your favorite salsa

Steps:

In a saucepan combine the broth, potatoes, lemons, Jalapeno peppers and cumin. Bring to a boil, reduce heat cover and simmer 5 minutes.
Add chicken, keep covered and simmer for 15 minutes or a bit longer.
The chicken should be cooked through and the potatoes tender.
Remove from the heat, add cilantro and allow the chicken and potatoes to cool in the broth. (Do this early in the day and assemble just before dinner) Save 3/4 cup of broth drain remainder, discard the jalapenos, cilantro and lemons. Shred the chicken into thin strips.
Mound the potatoes in the center of a large platter, cover with the shredded chicken and decorate with the eggs, red pepper strips olives and the 4 green onions. Serve with leftover broth and your favorite salsa on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.9, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 171.8, Sodium 1176.8, Carbohydrate 44.3, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 6.1, Protein 39.6