Chicken picadillo

Recipe Information

Description:
Chicken picadillo is a delicious Latin American recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 15 minutes of prep time and about 25 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 40 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 6 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6
Preparation Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 25 Minutes
Total Time 40 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Chicken
Category Poultry
Meal Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine Latin American
Cook Method Sautéing; Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped

  • 1 medium green bell pepper, rinsed and finely chopped

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, rinsed and finely chopped

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons (about 3 cloves) garlic, mashed

  • 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips

  • 1/3 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce

  • 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1/3 cup lemon juice

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1/3 cup water

  • 1/4 cup golden seedless raisins

  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or substitute 1 teaspoon dried cilantro)

  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained

  • 2 tablespoons green olives, chopped

Directions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic, and sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.

  • Add the chicken, and stir-fry for another 5-10 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink inside.

  • Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, lemon juice, cumin, bay leaves, water, and raisins to the vegetables and chicken.

  • Cover the pan and reduce the heat. Simmer for 10 minutes.

  • Remove the bay leaves; garnish with fresh cilantro, capers, and green olives; and serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 162 cal

  • Total fat: 5g

  • Saturated fat: 1g

  • Cholesterol: 46mg

  • Sodium: 133mg

  • Potassium: 380mg

  • Carbohydrate: 13g

  • Fiber: 2g

  • Protein: 18g