Mexican Chicken With Prunes and Bananas

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 1
Mexican Chicken With Prunes and Bananas
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Prep

30 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

85 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
3 lbs boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions , chopped
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 can whole Italian tomatoes , drained , juice reserved
3 carrots , thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ( to taste )
1/2 teaspoon whole thyme
1 cup chicken stock , boiling
3/4 cup dry white wine
18 pitted prunes
3 firm bananas , peeled , split lengthwise and cut in half

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
620
Sugar
27g
Fat
29g
Mexican Chicken With Prunes and Bananas is a unique and flavorful dish that is perfect for a dinner party or a family dinner. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to tantalize any palate. The use of boneless chicken breasts makes it an easy-to-cook meal that can be prepared in under an hour. The juicy prunes and firm bananas add a contrasting texture to the dish, making it an exciting recipe to try out.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, mix together flour, salt, white pepper, and paprika.
2.Coat chicken breasts in the flour mixture.
3.In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat.
4.Add the chicken to the skillet and brown on both sides.
5.Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
6.In the same skillet, add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
7.Add drained tomatoes, carrots, oregano, red pepper flakes and thyme.
8.Mix in chicken broth, wine, and reserved tomato juice.
9.Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
10.Add prunes and bananas to skillet.
11.Add chicken on top of mixture and spoon sauce over the chicken.
12.Cover skillet and simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and prunes and bananas are softened.

PROS

A unique and flavorful meal that combines sweet and savory flavors.

The fruit and vegetable combination makes it a balanced and nutritious meal.

CONS

The dish can be quite sweet and may not be suitable for those who do not enjoy sweet main dishes.

It may take some time to prepare all of the ingredients for the dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein from the chicken and contains a variety of vitamins and minerals from the vegetables and fruit.
The presence of prunes in the dish may help regulate digestion and provide fiber for the diet.

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