Cilantro Chicken with Zucchini Spanish Rice Recipe

Cilantro Chicken with Zucchini Spanish Rice Recipe
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Enjoy this delicious Cilantro Chicken with Zucchini Spanish Rice as a main course meal. Learn how to make/prepare Cilantro Chicken with Zucchini Spanish Rice by following this easy recipe.
Cilantro Chicken with Zucchini Spanish Rice Recipe
Preparation Time 15 Minutes
Cooking Time 13 Minutes
Difficulty Average
Recipe Type Non Veg.
Serves 4
Calories Per Serving 372
Ingredients:
  • ¼ cup fresh Cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil, divided
  • 1 tbsp Garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless Chicken Breast Halves (cut into thin strips)
  • ½ cup fat-free Sour Cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh Cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 medium Zucchini (chopped)
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 (5.6 oz) package Spanish Rice
How to make Cilantro Chicken with Zucchini Spanish Rice:
  • Mix together ¼ cup cilantro, 1 tbsp olive oil and garlic in a large bowl.
  • Add chicken breasts and toss to coat with the mixture.
  • Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  • Take a small bowl and blend together sour cream and 1 tbsp cilantro. Keep aside.
  • Place a 2-quart saucepan on medium-high heat and heat 1 tbsp olive oil.
  • Add zucchini and cook for 4 minutes till it turns crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add water and Spanish rice. Stir gently.
  • Boil the water and reduce heat to low. Cover the saucepan and simmer for 7 minutes till rice turns tender.
  • Remove the pan from fire and let it stand for 2 minutes. Stir well thereafter.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a non-stick skillet and cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes.
  • Spoon out zucchini rice on a serving plate.
  • Arrange the chicken breasts beside the rice.
  • Serve with sour cream mixture.
  • If desired, garnish with sliced lime wedges and hot pepper sauce.


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