Healthy Facts:
- Chicken offers all essential B-vitamins and is packed with lean protein that boosts weight loss while repairing muscles
- Beta-carotene from carrots reduces risk of cancer and improves vision and eye health
- Sulfides in garlic fight the effects of oxidative stress and improve iron absorption
- Lycopene, from tomatoes, has the ability to reduce triglycerides and bad cholesterol in the blood
- Chickpeas are packed with fiber that keep you full, improve cholesterol and support a healthy lifestyle
- Raisins are rich in the trace mineral boron, which helps build stronger bones
30 Min Cook Time |10 Min Prep Time | Serves 6 |329 Calories per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 6-oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 medium-stalks celery, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
What You Need
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Dutch oven or large pan with a lid
- Wooden spoon
How To Make It
- Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Toss the chicken pieces with the flour to coat. Dust off the excess flour from the pieces.
- In a Dutch oven or large pan with a lid, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 6 minutes.
- Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery and ginger and saute for 4 minutes.
- Add the spices (paprika through tumeric), broth, tomatoes, chickpeas, zucchini and raisins. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with the cilantro and serve.