SAUCY MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH RICE

Saucy Mediterranean Chicken with Rice image

The hints of Mediterranean flavor in this chicken dish make it a family favorite. -Tabitha Alloway, Edna, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground fennel seed
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander, optional
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 cups hot cooked rice
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix the water, tomato paste, lemon juice, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, ginger, fennel, turmeric and, if desired, coriander until smooth., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender. Stir in chicken; brown 3-4 minutes. Pour water mixture into pan., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until chicken is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Serve with rice. If desired, top with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges