Blue Ribbon Caribbean Salsa Chicken

Recipe Description

I found this recipe while surfing the internet for Blue Ribbon Recipes and thought I would share it.. Winner of the 30th Pillsbury Bakeoff Contest 1998

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice|long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Old El Paso Thick 'n Chunky salsa
  • ¼ cup orange marmalade
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • ¼ - ½ teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • fresh lime wedges, if desired
  • fresh orange wedges, if desired

Directions

  1. Cook rice in water as directed on package.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  3. Add chicken; cook and stir 7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
  4. In medium bowl, combine salsa, marmalade, brown sugar, lime juice and allspice; mix well.
  5. Add to chicken; mix well.
  6. Bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Stir in cilantro.
  9. Serve over hot cooked rice.
  10. Garnish with lime and orange wedges.
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