Cuban Style Chicken Fricassee

INGREDIENTS:

2- 3 Lbs of Chicken (we use 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts)
1 Medium sized yellow onion (diced)
1 Large green bell pepper (chopped)
2 Garlic cloves
2 packets of Goya seasoning with Saffron
Garlic powder to taste
1 Can of crushed tomatoes
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil


PREPARATION:

1.- While cutting chicken into half inch squares, heat in a Medium/large saucepan the 2 tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

2.- Brown the chicken along with the onion, bell pepper and garlic.

3.- Once chicken is cooked, add the packets of seasoning and tomatoes mix all ingredients and cover. Simmer at Medium heat for 30 - 45 minutes (mixing frequently).

Enjoy with a side of steamed white rice and plantains!

Curried Chicken Pomegranate.

Today we tried Curried Chicken Pomegranate, the mix of flavors is so delicious. Pomegranates are in season in the United States only in October and November, but they can be stored in the refrigerator up to two months. Half a medium pomegranate should yield about 1/2 cup seeds.

My thirteen month old loved this dish, however my five year old could live without it. She is more into simple foods that are not strong in flavor.

I made mashed potatoes and a spinach/blackberry/Gorgonzola cheese salad with my own dressing as side dishes to compliment the curried chicken.

Here is the recipe:

INGREDIENTS

1 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds **
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped or 1 teaspoon of jar of minced garlic
1 lb boneless chicken breast tenders

PREPARATION:

1.- Heat oven to 350 degree F. Spray square baking dish, with nonstick cooking spray.

2.- Mix yogurt, curry powder, ginger, pomegranate seeds and garlic in medium bowl.

3.- Dip chicken in yogurt mixture and place in baking dish.

4.- Spread remaining yogurt mixture over chicken. Bake for 35 - 45 minutes or until juices run clear.


**One large Roma (plum) tomato, chopped (1/2 cup), can be substituted for the pomegranate seeds.

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING.
Calories           Fat      
155                  3 g               

As for the salad:

INGREDIENTS:

1 Bag pre-washed spinach
1 pint blackberries
1/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese
3 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette
6 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
1/2 teaspoon  finely chopped garlic

PREPARATION:

1.- Mix all ingredients except for the Gorgonzola cheese, spinach and blackberries.

2.- Add spinach, blackberries and cheese mix with all ingredients together and serve.


Enjoy this healthy meal as dinner or lunch.