Cilantro Chicken Tenders recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 bunches cilantro 7 cloves garlic, peeled 1 medium jalapeno pepper, or more to taste 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 2 ½ pounds chicken tenders, cut into small pieces ½ tablespoon cumin powder 1 ½ teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped ½ tablespoon canola oil 1 cinnamon stick 1 bay leaf, or more to taste ½ tablespoon cumin seeds 4 cups water 2 cups uncooked white rice 1 pinch salt
Nutrition Info
- 310.1 caloriescarbohydrate: 33.1 gcholesterol: 64.6 mgfat: 6.9 gfiber: 1.6 gprotein: 27.1 gsaturatedFat: 1.1 gservingSize: -sodium: 433.8 mgsugar: 1.1 gtransFat: : -unsaturatedFat: : -
Directions Cilantro Chicken Tenders
Directions
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Combine cilantro, garlic, jalapeno pepper, and lemon juice in a blender and process well. Set aside.
Warm 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and fry until brown, about 1 minute. Add chicken and fry until no longer pink in the middle and juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes.
Pour in cilantro mixture and increase heat to medium-high. Add cumin powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook until juices evaporate and sauce thickens slightly, 3 to 5 minutes, making sure to stir frequently to prevent burning. Add bell peppers and cook for 10 minutes more.
Meanwhile, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and cumin seeds. Add water, rice, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Serve chicken over cooked rice.