Chicken Breasts with Plum Salsa and Basmati Rice Recipe
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Chicken Breasts with Plum Salsa and Basmati Rice

By: DAMESTJERNELYS 
"Skinless chicken breasts are seasoned with rosemary and pan-fried, then served over basmati rice with a unique, sweet and spicy plum and habaneros salsa. Pair with green beans and toasted pine nuts."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked basmati rice, rinsed and drained
  • 3/4 pound plums, pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 medium red onion, minced
  • 3 habanero peppers, seeded and minced
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Place water in a medium saucepan, and stir in the rice. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat, cool slightly, and fluff with a fork.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix until well combined the plums, onion, habanero peppers, cilantro, and sugar. Cover, and refrigerate about 30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, season chicken with fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken breasts in hot oil, and brown about 1 minute per side. Reduce heat to medium, and cook chicken about 5 more minutes per side. Serve over rice with plum salsa.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 660 | Total Fat: 8.4g | Cholesterol: 99mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2005 by LindaT Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was very tasty. I pretty much followed the recipe with one minor change. I pureed a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2007 by mrbedpost   view full review
this ended up being too hot to enjoy, and i love hot food. next time i will have to either use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2006 by Sarah   view full review
Wow, what a delicious recipe! A warning for those who don't like spicy foods -- this one is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2009 by thezudes   view full review
The salsa is to die for! We have a plum tree and like southwest spicy food. We made this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2010 by LuvBoraBora   view full review
Great recipe. But since I'm not suicidal, I nixed the three habaneros and just used a jalapeno.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2010 by Good EatNZ Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I am actually reviewing only the salsa, which is outstanding and would go well with chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2007 by KALAHAIBA   view full review
Delicious recipe!! I altered the plum salsa a little - used 1 1/2 jalapenos instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2011 by DMcCartney   view full review
This was very good, minus the habanero peppers. I only added one and a half and the salsa was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2006 by Joanna   view full review
My husband didn't care for it too much.He'd rather me not cook it again. I did eat it, but it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2011 by Bruinlombard   view full review
Not enough flavor for my taste

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