Monday, June 23, 2014

Chicken with Kumquats and Plums

INGREDIENTS
2   tablespoons olive oil
1   pound chicken tenders cut to 1 inch pieces
1   medium onion, chopped ((1 cup)
1   small sweet potato, peeled, cut to ½ inch cubes (2 cups)
½   teaspoon ground cinnamon
1   teaspoon ground cumin
½   cup low sodium chicken broth
6   kumquats, quartered, seeded (3/4 cup)
8   medium plums, cored, quartered (1 ½ cups)
2   teaspoons lemon juice

METHOD
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and the chicken and brown for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often. Remove the chicken and set aside. Add the onion and lower the heat to medium. Fry the onions for 4 to 5 minutes until they begin to turn translucent and add the sweet potato, cinnamon, cumin and broth. Add the chicken, cover and cook for 10 minutes.

Add the kumquats, plums and lemon juice and cook for 5 minutes, covered. Remove from the heat and serve over rice or couscous.

Inspired by a recipe from Epicurious.

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