Peruvian Chicken with Plums

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ lbs skinless chicken breast
  • 3 T vegetable oil
  • 1 c onions, chopped
  • 1 c diced green bell peppers
  • 2 t garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 seeded, diced fresh jalapeno pepper
  • ¼ t powdered saffron, Optional
  • 3 ½ c low sodium chicken stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 quartered fresh plums
  • 4 c cooked brown rice

Instructions

Sauté chicken in oil in large nonstick skillet, turning often until golden brown on all sides, about 12 minutes.

Add onion, green pepper and garlic, then sauté 2 minutes longer. Add tomato, jalapeno, saffron, stock and bay leaf.

Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add plums and rice, heat.

Serve with extra plum wedges, if desired.

Times

Cooking time: 4 ½ hours

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