CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PLUM SALSA AND BASMATI RICE

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Skinless chicken breasts are seasoned with rosemary and pan-fried, then served over basmati rice with a unique, sweet and spicy plum and habaneros salsa. Pair with green beans and toasted pine nuts.

Provided by DAMESTJERNELYS

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups water
1 cup uncooked basmati rice, rinsed and drained
¾ pound plums, pitted and chopped
½ medium red onion, minced
3 habanero peppers, seeded and minced
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon sugar
¾ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, minced
salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place water in a medium saucepan, and stir in the rice. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat, cool slightly, and fluff with a fork.
  • In a medium bowl, mix until well combined the plums, onion, habanero peppers, cilantro, and sugar. Cover, and refrigerate about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, season chicken with fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken breasts in hot oil, and brown about 1 minute per side. Reduce heat to medium, and cook chicken about 5 more minutes per side. Serve over rice with plum salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660.3 calories, Carbohydrate 98.5 g, Cholesterol 98.8 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 48.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 114.9 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

Jessica Jessica Rogers Joplin
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This recipe was very easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the plum salsa was the perfect complement. I served it with basmati rice and it was a perfect meal.


Alex Oreo
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This was a great recipe! The chicken and plum salsa were both delicious. The only thing I would change is to add a little bit more spice to the salsa. Overall, I really enjoyed this recipe and would definitely make it again.


Osama Elhatti
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The flavors in this dish were amazing! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the plum salsa was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The basmati rice was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Ridoy 140
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the plum salsa was delicious. I would recommend using a different cooking method for the chicken, such as grilling or baking, to keep it more moist.


Sr Biplob
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This was a great recipe! The chicken and plum salsa were both delicious. The only thing I would change is to add a little bit of spice to the salsa. Overall, I really enjoyed this recipe and would definitely make it again.


Tahira Nur
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I'm not a big fan of chicken breasts, but I decided to try this recipe because it looked so easy. I'm so glad I did! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the plum salsa was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


Px noman 444
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I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the plum salsa was delicious. I served it with basmati rice and it was a perfect meal.


Daniel Adhikary
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I'm not a big fan of plum salsa, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The plum salsa was actually really good, and it paired perfectly with the chicken. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


MrTwkIP
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken breasts. It's so simple and easy to make, and the results are always perfect. I love that I can make it in one pan, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Rishka Abrahams
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the chicken and the plum salsa. I'll definitely be making this again for future parties.


Jayne Bolger
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I love that I can customize the dish to my own liking by adding different spices or vegetables.


Sahila Farabi
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken breasts, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so juicy and tender, and the plum salsa was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ofosu Frank
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This dish was a hit with my family! The basmati rice was fluffy and aromatic, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. The plum salsa added a nice tangy flavor.


isaiah mendez
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Absolutely delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the plum salsa was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this recipe again.