Moroccan Chicken W/ Brown Rice

Name: Moroccan Chicken W/ Brown Rice
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 chicken breasts, chopped into 1-inch pieces 3/4 c white onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 pinch saffron; 1/8 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground red chili pepper; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup brown rice; salt; black pepper

Submitted by JelsMom

"A tiny bit of saffron lends an incredible and unique flavor to this otherwise ordinary dish."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 2

ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 chicken breasts, chopped into 1-inch pieces 3/4 c white onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 pinch saffron
¹⁄₈ teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon ground coriander
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground red chili pepper
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¹⁄₂ cup brown rice
salt
black pepper

directions

Prepare rice according to package directions.
In medium skillet, heat oil.
Brown onions & garlic then transfer to large saucepan.
Brown chicken in skillet (will not be cooked through) and transfer to saucepan.
Add to saucepan all other ingredients except rice & corn starch.
Bring to boil then reduce and simmer 30 minutes.
Add corn starch a little at a time & stir until thickened to desired consistency.
Spoon over bed of rice & serve!