Spicy Cuban Chicken

Name: Spicy Cuban Chicken
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 , 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) bottle fat-free Italian salad dressing; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 medium bell peppers, chopped (red or green are fine); 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 6 cups cooked rice; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans or 3 cups cooked black beans, rinsed; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; chopped fresh cilantro

⏱ 60 mins 🍽 6 , 6 serving(s) 🏷 Chicken Breast

This vibrant dish features chicken strips marinated with garlic and spices, then cooked with bell peppers, onion, and a blend of oregano, black pepper, and cumin. It is combined with rice, black beans, and diced tomatoes for a hearty meal. Fresh cilantro adds a final garnish. The total preparation and cooking time is approximately 60 minutes, which includes marinating. It yields six servings.

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) bottle fat-free Italian salad dressing
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium bell peppers, chopped (red or green are fine)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
6 cups cooked rice
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans or 3 cups cooked black beans, rinsed
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
chopped fresh cilantro

Method

Mix the salad dressing, minced garlic, and ground red pepper in a glass bowl or measuring jug.
Put the chicken strips into a large glass bowl, cover with the marinade, then seal and leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Take the chicken from the marinade, drain it, and dispose of the leftover marinade.
Warm the olive oil in a large skillet until hot.
Cook the chicken in the skillet for 5-7 minutes, stirring until it begins to brown, and remove any extra liquid.
Stir in the chopped bell peppers, onion, oregano, ground black pepper, and cumin.
Continue cooking for 4-5 minutes, stirring, until the vegetables have softened.
Add the cooked rice, rinsed black beans, and diced tomatoes to the skillet.
Heat everything through for another 2-3 minutes until hot.
Finish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve straight away.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium525100 mg

Recipe details

CategoryChicken Breast

AuthorDeniseBC