Ingredients and Weight: - Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4), each cut into 3 strips - Olive oil (2 tablespoons) - Salt and pepper to taste - Onion, chopped (1 small) - Bell pepper, chopped (1 small, any color) - Garlic, minced (3 cloves) - Ground cumin (1 teaspoon) - Ground coriander (1 teaspoon) - Ancho chile powder (1/2 teaspoon) - Chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped (1 tablespoon, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce) - Chicken broth (2 cups) - Tomato sauce (1 cup) - Honey (1 tablespoon) - Lime juice (1 tablespoon) - Cilantro, chopped (1/4 cup)
Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from skillet and set aside. 2. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. 3. Stir in cumin, coriander, ancho chile powder, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce. Cook for 1 minute. 4. Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, honey, and lime juice. Return chicken to the skillet. 5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened. 6. Stir in cilantro and serve over rice or your favorite side dish.
Nutritional Information (per serving): - Calories: 350 - Fat: 15g - Carbohydrates: 25g - Protein: 30g
Dish Characteristics: - Savory, spicy, and flavorful - Tender chicken with a crispy exterior - Colorful and vibrant presentation - Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or for a festive party
User Comments: - "This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and the sauce had the perfect amount of spice." - "I made this for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaining." - "This is my new favorite chicken recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out great."
Special Precautions and Tips: - If you don't have ancho chile powder, you can substitute regular chili powder. - If you don't like spicy food, you can omit the chipotle peppers or use less. - To make the dish even more colorful, add a chopped tomato or some corn kernels to the sauce. - This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.