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14) Chicken picadillo with olives and raisins

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 small onion diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 green bell pepper diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup green olives sliced
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and pepper; cook 4 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Push veg to the side.
  3. Add ground chicken and break it up. Cook until no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
  4. Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well for 1 minute.
  5. Add tomatoes, olives, and raisins. Simmer uncovered 8–10 minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust salt. Serve over rice or with tortillas.