Fiesta Chicken, Low Cal

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant, tangy-sweet chicken dish with a zesty tomato-orange sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
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Fiesta Chicken, Low Cal

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 834.0

Description

This Fiesta Chicken offers a delightful twist on traditional comfort food, combining tender chicken breast with a rich, aromatic sauce. The blend of tomato sauce, fresh orange juice, and warm spices like chili powder and oregano creates a complex flavor profile that is both savory and slightly sweet. Raisins and pimentos add unexpected texture bursts, while a hint of heat from hot pepper sauce keeps things exciting. Light yet satisfying, this low-calorie option is ideal for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. It pairs beautifully with fluffy rice and fresh herbs, delivering a restaurant-quality meal with minimal effort. The balance of acidity from the citrus and depth from the tomatoes makes every bite refreshing and hearty, ensuring it becomes a staple in your rotation of healthy, delicious dinners.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cut the boned skinless chicken breast halves into 1-inch pieces.
  2. In a large skillet, combine the tomato sauce, orange juice, chopped onion, raisins, pimento, oregano, chili powder, minced garlic, and several dashes of bottled hot pepper sauce.
  3. Bring the sauce mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low.
  4. Cover the skillet and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Stir the chicken pieces into the simmering sauce and bring back to a boil.
  6. Cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center.
  7. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to create a smooth slurry.
  8. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the skillet with the chicken mixture.
  9. Cook and stir continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes bubbly.
  10. Continue to cook and stir for an additional 2 minutes to ensure the starch flavor is cooked out.
  11. Toss the snipped parsley with the hot cooked rice.
  12. Serve the chicken mixture over the parsley rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 834.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.5g20%
Saturated Fat 3.4g17%
Cholesterol 255.0mg85%
Sodium 1196.4mg50%
Total Carbohydrate 72.5g25%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
Sugars 12.7g
Protein 101.3g203%

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

Note

Adjust the amount of hot pepper sauce to suit your preferred level of spiciness.

For a lower carbohydrate option, serve with cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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