Celebrate flavors of the Yucatán with this chicken dish, which is served on brown rice colored with turmeric.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4, 3 ounces chicken, 1/2 cup rice, and 2/3 cup sauce per serving

　　1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained

　　1 tablespoon lime juice

　　1/2 1- to 1 1/2-ounce package taco seasoning mix

　　1 teaspoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided use

　　1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled

　　1/2 teaspoon red hot-pepper sauce

　　4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each), all visible fat discarded

　　3/4 cup uncooked instant brown rice

　　1/4 teaspoon turmeric

　　1 tablespoon olive oil (extra-virgin preferred)

　　1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro

　　

Step 1

In a medium bowl, stir together the tomatoes with liquid, lime juice, taco seasoning, 1 teaspoon sugar, oregano, and hot-pepper sauce.

　　

Step 2

Put the chicken in a Dutch oven. Pour the tomato mixture over the chicken. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a slightly thicker sauce, remove the cover after about 10 minutes.

　　

Step 3

Meanwhile, prepare the rice using the package directions, omitting the salt and margarine and adding the turmeric.

　　

Step 4

When the chicken is done, stir in the oil and remaining 1/2 teaspoon sugar.

　　

Step 5

Spoon the rice onto the center of a platter. Arrange the chicken around the edge. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle with the cilantro.

　　

nutrition information

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(Per Serving)

　　

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Calories: 261

　　

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Total Fat: 5.5g

　　

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Saturated: 1.0g

　　

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Trans: 0.0g

　　

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Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

　　

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Monounsaturated: 3.0g

　　

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Cholesterol: 66mg

　　

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Sodium: 390mg

　　

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Carbohydrates: 23g

　　

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Fiber: 3g

　　

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Sugars: 5g

　　

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Protein: 29g

　　

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Dietary Exchanges

　　

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1 Carbohydrate

　　

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1 Vegetable

　　

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3 Lean Meat

　　American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals