Cilantro Rice
1 1/2 c. White Rice
3 1/2 c. Chicken Broth
1 T. Cilantro
1 T. Chives
1/2 juice from 1 lime
Heat liquid in a heavy saucepan. When it comes to a boil, add rice and stir. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stor in herbs and line juice.
Freezes well , lay flat in a zip lock bag.
Chicken With Orange Chipotle Sauce
6 chicken breast, skinless and boneless
Glaze:
6 T. orange marmalade
3 T. Soy sauce
Sauce:
1/4 c. Onion , finely diced
2 cloves of garlic, finely diced
1 c. Orange juice, not from concentrate,no pulp
1/2 c. Chicken broth
1/4 c. Soy sauce
1 T. Brown sugar
1 T. Orange marmalade
1 chipotle in adobo sauce ( San Marcos preferred)*
1 T. Cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste ( Soy is salter and Chipotle is spicy, may not need)
Clean breasts and pound between wax paper or in a large storage bag, until desired thickness. In a small saucepan mix the orange marmalade and soy sauce until combined. Grill over medium heat. Brush glaze on the chicken as it grills.
In a small saucepan,heat the olive oil. Add onions and cook a few minutes,then add garlic. Add the rest of the ingredients and cook 10-25 minutes over medium heat. Drizzle sauce over chicken.
Serve with cilantro rice and black beans salsa for a great combination.
* You can freeze the chilis and just pull out as needed . Just make sure that they're separate.
Black Bean Salsa
1 15 oz. Can of black beans, rinsed and drained
3 carrots, diced (If you don't want crunch, boil in water for 3 minutes)
1 cup of frozen corn, thawed ( Or you can use fresh, about 3 ears of corn)
1 red or yellow bell pepper, diced
3 Roma tomatoes
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1/4 cup cilantro chopped
1/4 chives, chopped* snip with scissors
3 T. Orange juice
2 T. Lime juice, fresh = about 1/2 a lime
1 tsp. Cumin
1/2 tsp. Allspice
Salt and pepper to taste
Splash of olive oil
Add beans, carrots and corn, peppers, tomatoes and onion. Mix in allspice and cumin. Add a splash of olive oil.
You can chop and prep everything the day before except the tomato.
Great with Cilantro Rice and Orange Chipotle Chicken recipes.
