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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Done in 20-25 minutes, this is made with more low fat, low sodium ingredients to make it healthier. From Shape magazine. Ingredients:
1 cup instant brown rice |
cooking spray |
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces |
1 medium onion, chopped |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 bay leaf |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne or 1/4 teaspoon chipotle pepper |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon anise seed |
1 cup low-sodium tomato sauce |
1 teaspoon dark brown sugar |
2 tablespoons sesame seeds |
1/2 cup slivered almonds |
2 teaspoons dark seedless raisins |
1 cup fat free sodium free chicken broth, such as nature's promise |
1 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate |
sesame seeds (to garnish) (optional) |
Directions:
1. Prepare instant brown rice according to package instructions.
2. Heat a nonstick frying pan on medium, coat with cooking spray and add chicken pieces. Cook until light brown, remove and set aside. Set aside frying pan (do not wash).
3. Coat a microwave-safe bowl with nonstick cooking spray and add onion and garlic. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 3 minutes or until onions are soft. Puree onions and remaining ingredients (except bittersweet chocolate and cocoa powder) in a blender to a thick paste, then pour into same frying pan. Heat on low-medium and add cocoa powder and bittersweet chocolate. Simmer, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Add chicken and stir, simmering 5 more minutes.
4. To serve, divided rice evenly among 4 dinner plates and top with equal amount of chicken mole. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
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