Healthy Chicken Picadillo Recipe

Healthy Chicken Picadillo

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Persons

6

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken
• 1-ounce white onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 9 ounces canned tomatoes
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 cup cooked green peas
• 1/2 lb carrots
• 1/2 lb potatoes
• 4 ounces spinach
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Add oil to a hot pan, saute minced onions and garlic.
2. Add the ground chicken and canned tomatoes, saute for 2 minutes.
3. Add the oyster sauce, finely diced carrots, potatoes, and chicken stock and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add the cooked green peas and continue simmering for 3 minutes.
5. In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp water and add it to the picadillo.
6. Stir well until thick and add the spinach and raisins.
7. Serve with a splash of lemon juice.

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Wine Pairing​

Picadillo recipe is a traditional Spanish dish and is typically in a family style serving for lunch and dinner. Picadillo comes from the word “picar” which means “to mince”  hence the ingredients are finely 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. Your kids will surely enjoy this chicken recipe as it has a great flavor from the chicken plus the combination of vegetables in it.

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.

For a deeper flavor, you can use a red wine as a substitute for some of the stock. You can also substitute oyster sauce for dark soy sauce or add some cashews for crunch.

This picadillo recipe is perfectly paired with light-bodied red wines such as:

• Merlot
• Sangiovese
• Cabernet Franc
• Pinot Noir

Looking for more chicken recipe? Check this Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

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