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Cajun Chicken with Caramelized Banana Rice

Laura Majchrzak Hunt Valley, MD

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 2 tablespoons paprika 1/2 tablespoon garlic salt 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon cardamom 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 2 bananas 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup rice, cooked according to package directions 2 tablespoons sweetened coconut milk 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint Directions: In 13x9-inch lightly greased baking dish, place chicken breasts. In small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic salt, oregano, thyme, pepper, cumin, cardamom and cayenne pepper; rub evenly over chicken. Place chicken in 350 degree F. oven and bake about 30 minutes or until tender. In sauté pan over medium heat, place butter and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves and begins to caramelize. Cut bananas in half lengthwise and add to pan, tossing to coat. Cut bananas into small pieces and mix with cooked rice. Stir in coconut milk and chopped mint. Place rice on serving dish and arrange chicken on top. Garnish with mint leaves. Makes 4 servings.

Serves: 4 Serving Size: Calories per Serving: 310 % Daily Value*       Total Fat 9.8 g 15%         Saturated Fat 5.3 g 27%       Cholesterol 75 mg 25%       Sodium 1,255 mg 52%       Potassium 389 g      Calcium 42 g      Total Carbs 34 g 11%         Dietary Fiber 4 g 16%         Sugars 13 g      Protein 26 g      Sugar Alcohols 0 g   * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.  Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.   Calories: 2,000 2,500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g   Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g   Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Nutritional Information From CalorieKing.com