Good-for-You Spicy Chicken Recipe
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Category: Chicken Breast
Servings: 4
Description: This delightful Spicy Chicken recipe, sourced from the Daily Herald, offers a deliciously low-sodium option that’s bursting with flavor, ensuring you won’t miss the salt. Perfect served over rotini pasta alongside a fresh salad, it’s a wholesome dish that packs a punch without the excess sodium.
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | boneless skinless chicken breast half |
| 1 | tablespoon olive oil |
| 1 | medium onion, chopped |
| 1/2 | teaspoon ground cumin |
| 1/2 | teaspoon paprika |
| 1 | teaspoon cayenne pepper |
| 1 | pinch ground cloves |
| 1 | green bell pepper, chopped |
| 1 1/2 | teaspoons fresh ginger, minced |
| 1 | garlic clove, minced |
| 1 | can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes |
| 1 | cup no-salt-added tomato sauce |
| 1 | tablespoon cider vinegar |
| 1 | tablespoon red wine vinegar |
| 1 | tablespoon light brown sugar |
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 188.2 |
| Total Fat | 2.9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 65.8 mg |
| Sodium | 83.8 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 11.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g |
| Sugars | 6.2 g |
| Protein | 27.8 g |
Instructions
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Heat the Oil: In a deep 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chopped onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3-4 minutes until they become translucent.
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Add Chicken: Incorporate the chicken breast halves into the skillet, increasing the heat to medium-high. Cook the chicken pieces for approximately 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until they are browned and cooked through.
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Spice It Up: Stir in the ground cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and ground cloves, allowing the spices to coat the chicken and onion mixture. Next, add the chopped green bell pepper, minced fresh ginger, and minced garlic. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors.
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Combine Sauces: Once the chicken is fully cooked, pour in the no-salt-added stewed tomatoes along with their juice, the no-salt-added tomato sauce, cider vinegar, and red wine vinegar. Sprinkle in the light brown sugar, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
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Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, cooking for about 1 minute while stirring frequently to meld the flavors together. Adjust seasoning as desired.
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Serve: Immediately serve the spicy chicken over hot, cooked rotini pasta or rice for a hearty meal. Pair with a fresh salad for a complete dining experience.
Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Peppers, Vegetable, Meat, Spicy, < 30 Mins, Stove Top
