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.

Submitted by DAMESTJERNELYS

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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 (per serving)

660	Calories
8g	Fat
99g	Carbs
48g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 660
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	11%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 99mg	33%
Sodium 115mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 99g	36%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 48g	96%
Vitamin C 26mg	29%
Calcium 47mg	4%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 796mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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