Healthy Chicken Picadillo
"Picadillo is a traditional Spanish dish and is typically served family style for lunch and dinner. Picadillo comes from the word “picar” which means “to mince” hence the ingredients are minced and or diced. Typically, the main ingredient for this dish is ground beef or pork however, this recipe uses a healthier cut of meat. Ground chicken breast is protein-packed meat with lots of flavor. This combination of chicken and vegetables is perfect for a simple dining experience. You can add some broccolini, butternut squash, asparagus, and zucchini to give some additional nutritional content."
Serves6
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time15 min
Cooking MethodSkillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 ounce white onion
- 2 clove garlic
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 9 ounce canned tomatoes
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup cooked green peas
- 1 pound carrots
- 1 pound potatoes
- 4 ounce spinach
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
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Add oil to a hot pan, saute minced onions and garlic.
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Add the ground chicken and canned tomatoes, saute for 2 minutes.
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Add the oyster sauce, finely diced carrots, potatoes, and chicken stock and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Add the cooked green peas and continue simmering for 3 minutes.
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In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp water and add it to the picadillo.
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Stir well until thick and add the spinach and raisins.
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Serve with a splash of lemon juice.