Saucy Mediterranean Chicken with Rice

A tasty and filling soup with hints of Mediterranean flavor that is sure to make this chicken dish a favorite among all! Photo Credit: Taste of Home

Ingredients

• 3/4 Cup Water
• 3 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 3/4 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Durkee Chili Powder
• 1/2 tsp Tone's Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp Spice Islands Ground Ginger
• 1/4 tsp Durkee Ground Fennel
• 1/4 tsp Spice Islands Ground Turmeric
• 1 tsp Spice Islands Ground Coriander (optional)
• 3 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Medium Onion, Chopped or 1 Cup Durkee Chopped Onion
• 1 Pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 Cups Producers ParExcellence Parboiled Rice
• Minced, Fresh Parsley (optional)

Directions

• 1. In a small bowl, mix the water, tomato paste, lemon juice, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, ginger, fennel, turmeric and, if desired, coriander until smooth.
• 2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender. Stir in chicken; brown 3-4 minutes. Pour water mixture into pan.
• 3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until chicken is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Serve with rice. If desired, top with parsley.