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Sweet-N-Spicy Chicken

 

   Serving Size:
1/3 cup chicken plus 1/4 cup rice is 1.5 oz meat/ meat alternate and 0.5 oz grain for a 3-5 year old at lunch/supper.

 

   Yield:
2 3/4 cups chicken

 

 

Ingredients:

1 (20 oz.) pkg. boneless, skinless breast of chicken
3 Tbsp. taco seasoning
1-2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 (11 oz.) jar chunky salsa
1/2 cup peach preserves
2 cup cooked rice

Directions:
Prepare rice according to package directions; set aside. Cube chicken and place into a zipper bag; add taco seasoning and toss to coat. Brown chicken in oil in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring as needed. Add salsa and preserves, stirring until preserves are melted and combined with the salsa. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 - 3 minutes until sauce is heated and chicken is thoroughly cooked. Serve over rice.

 

 

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Credit:  
Cheryl T, Moorhead

 

Recipe Categories:  
Recipe Categ:  
Grain    Meat/ Meat Alternate