Exotic And Sweet Moroccan Chicken With Spicy Rice

Name: Exotic And Sweet Moroccan Chicken With Spicy Rice
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (add more if feeling adventurous); 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ginger; salt and pepper; oil (for frying); 3 cups prepared basmati rice; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chili pepper; 1 lb fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped; 1 onion, finely chopped; oil (for frying); salt and pepper; fresh cilantro, finely chopped,for garnish (optional)

14 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (add more if feeling adventurous)
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon ginger
salt and pepper
oil (for frying)
3 cups prepared basmati rice
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chili pepper
1 lb fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
oil (for frying)
salt and pepper
fresh cilantro, finely chopped,for garnish (optional)

Directions

1

Cut the chicken breast into largish bite-sized portions.
2

Mix the flour with the cinnamon, confectioner's sugar, ginger, salt and pepper to taste.
3

Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture.
4

Fry in shallow oil until browned and cooked through, turning once.
5

Keep warm in a low oven.
6

Saute the chile peppers, mushrooms and onion in oil until softened and golden.
7

Add the cooked basmati rice and continue sauteing until cooked through.
8

Add the salt and pepper to taste.
9

Spread the rice and a large platter.
10

Top with a pyramid of chicken pieces.
11

Garnish with fresh cilantro (coriander), if desired.