Mojito Pepper Chicken

This easy-to-make crockpot meal is loaded with the flavors of Cuba--tomatoes, peppers, lime, and rum.

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Ingredients:

• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts halves, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 3 Tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 4 limes (used for zest and juice)
• 1/2 cup light rum
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 3 Tablespoons fresh mint, chiffonade
• 2 Tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
• 3 cups cooked rice
• Garnish:
• Fresh lime wedges and fresh sprigs of mint and thyme

Method

Season chicken breasts with cumin, cayenne, salt, and paprika. Place chicken breasts in 3-4 quart crock pot, add butter, garlic, shallots, 2 tablespoons lime zest, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, and rum. Cover and cook on medium for 4-6 hours. Stir in cubed bell peppers, mint, thyme, and tomatoes. Cover and continue to cook for an additional 1-2 hours. Remove Mojita Pepper Chicken to serving platter with rice and garnish with fresh lime wedges and sprigs of mint and thyme.

Notes: If preparing this dish prior to work or a full day of activities, you may prepare the bell peppers, tomatoes, and herbs in advance. Then upon returning home, just stir these in to complete the preparation of this entree.

Number of servings: 6

Submitted By: judyharms
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