Cilantro Chicken Tenders

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Recipes. (Cilantro Chicken Tenders). This chicken tenders recipe is really good for lazy days, as you don't need a lot of preparation time. I love cilantro, and I even cooked this for people who don't and they loved it.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 2 1/2 pounds chicken tenders

Cilantro Chicken Tenders

Ingredients

2 bunches cilantro

7 cloves garlic

peeled

1 medium jalapeno pepper

or more to taste

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 tablespoon cumin seeds

2 ½ pounds chicken tenders

cut into small pieces

½ tablespoon cumin powder

1 ½ teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 red bell pepper

chopped

1 green bell pepper

chopped

½ tablespoon canola oil

1 cinnamon stick

1 bay leaf

or more to taste

½ tablespoon cumin seeds

4 cups water

2 cups uncooked white rice

1 pinch salt

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Combine cilantro garlic jalapeno pepper and lemon juice in a blender and process well. Set aside.

Step 2

Warm 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and fry until brown about 1 minute. Add chicken and fry until no longer pink in the middle and juices run clear 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Pour in cilantro mixture and increase heat to medium-high. Add cumin powder salt and cayenne pepper. Cook until juices evaporate and sauce thickens slightly 3 to 5 minutes making sure to stir frequently to prevent burning. Add bell peppers and cook for 10 minutes more.

Step 4

Meanwhile heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add cinnamon stick bay leaf and cumin seeds. Add water rice and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 5

Serve chicken over cooked rice.

Nutritional Information

Cilantro Chicken Tenders

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 310.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27.1g 54%

Carbohydrates: 33.1g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 1.6g 7%

Sugars: 1.1g

Fat: 6.9g 11%

Saturated Fat: 1.1g 6%

Cholesterol: 64.6mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 1292.6IU 26%

Niacin Equivalents: 17.6mg 135%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 40%

Vitamin C: 30.7mg 51%

Folate: 103.6mcg 26%

Calcium: 52.5mg 5%

Iron: 3.6mg 20%

Magnesium: 43.7mg 16%

Potassium: 384.4mg 11%

Sodium: 433.8mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 31%

Calories From Fat: 62.1

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.