Hot Cajun spices are contrasted with sweet grapes in this quick chicken dish. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are a flavorful alternative to chicken breast. This dish is a breeze using Cajun spice seasoning blends to add zip to the chicken. There are many Cajun spice blends to choose from. They normally include cayenne pepper, chili powder, onion powder and garlic powder. I like the salt-free ones and add my own salt to the dish.
Warm rice mixed with red kidney beans and green peppers complete the meal. Canola oil and balsamic vinegar is all the dressing the salad needs.
Fred Tasker's wine suggestion: The spicy heat of this dish calls for a white wine with a hint of sweetness. A chenin blanc could do that.
Helpful Hints:
_ Cajun seasoning blends can be found in the spice section of the supermarket.
_ If boneless, skinless chicken thighs are not available, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
_ A quick way to defrost frozen chopped green bell peppers is to place them in a colander and run hot water over them.
Countdown:
_ Place water for rice on to boil.
_ Prepare ingredients for chicken and rice.
_ Boil rice.
_ Make chicken.
_ Finish rice.
Shopping List:
Here are the ingredients you'll need for tonight's Dinner in Minutes.
To buy: } pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 1 small bottle salt-free Cajun seasoning, 1 can Vegetable oil spray, 1 bunch red grapes, 1 bunch green grapes, 1 package microwave white rice to make 1 {-cups cooked rice, 1 small can low-sodium, small red kidney beans, 1 package frozen chopped green bell pepper and1 small bottle hot pepper sauce
Staples: Canola oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and black peppercorns.
