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Mojito Chicken Breast
- Yield: 4 Servings
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- Looking for a delicious recipe with a hint of Cuban flair? Try our tasty take on chicken with Mojito accents, garnished with asparagus and Fisher® Slivered Almonds.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 cup Fisher® Chef’s Naturals Slivered Almonds
- 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 1 small onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup light rum
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/3 cup mint, chopped
- salt and pepper
Directions
- In a large sheet pan, spread the asparagus out and drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons of the olive oil to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Next, place the almonds on the pan, add 1 teaspoon of oil to coat, then roast at 400ᵒF for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of oil until very hot.
- Add the chicken and begin to brown. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until tender — about 7-8 minutes.
- Add the lime juice and carefully add the rum and lime zest. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer slowly until cooked.
- Toss in half of the almonds and place the hot rice on a warm platter.
- Top the rice with the chicken, arrange the roasted asparagus, drizzle the juices on top and garnish with the remaining almonds and mint.
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