Chicken Picadillo
(from bowden’s recipe box)
Serve with tortillas and black beans and rice.
Source: Cooking Light, July 2006
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Main dishes, Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 Tb olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup bottled salsa
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
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Heat oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken, cumin, salt, cinnamon, and garlic, and cook 3 minutes or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Stir in salsa and raisins. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in almonds and chopped cilantro. Garnish with cilantro sprigs if desired.