{"id":51395,"date":"2023-04-05T22:40:51","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T22:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/?p=51395"},"modified":"2024-07-30T17:41:49","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T17:41:49","slug":"southwest-spiced-chicken-cumin-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/2023\/04\/05\/southwest-spiced-chicken-cumin-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"Southwest-Spiced Chicken &amp; Cumin Rice"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">with Roasted Zucchini, Smoky Crema &amp; Toasted Pepitas<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Yield: 2 Servings<\/h4>\n<p>Capture the bold, zesty flavors of Southwestern cuisine. Tender spiced chicken is served alongside buttery cumin-infused jasmine rice studded with crunchy toasted pepitas, plus succulent, garlicky roasted zucchini. Drizzle the chicken with a tangy, smoky red pepper crema just before serving to bring it all home for a hearty meal to remember.<br \/>\nPepitas &#8211; Meaning \u201clittle squash seeds,\u201d pepitas are shell-less seeds from certain varieties of pumpkin.<br \/>\nIt\u2019s normal for pumpkin seeds to snap, crackle, and sometimes pop right out of the pan! Cover with a lid if you\u2019ve got a wild bunch.<br \/>\nPrep: 10, Cook: 35<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">zucchini<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">\u00bd<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">cup jasmine rice<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">10<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz chicken cutlets<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1\u00bd<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">TBS sour cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">clove garlic <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">\u00bc<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz cilantro<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">tsp cumin <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">\u00bd<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz pepitas<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">TBS southwest spice blend<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">2<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">TBS smoky red pepper crema<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"id-ingredient-name\">salt &amp; pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">4<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">tsp cooking oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">TBS butter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51402\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenSWSpiceCuminRicePrep.jpg?resize=300%2C152\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenSWSpiceCuminRicePrep.jpg?resize=300%2C152&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenSWSpiceCuminRicePrep.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prep:<\/strong><br \/>\nAdjust racks to middle and top positions and preheat oven to 450\u00b0F. Wash and dry produce.<br \/>\nPeel and mince or grate garlic. Trim and halve zucchini lengthwise, cut crosswise into \u00bd-inch-thick half moons. Roughly chop cilantro.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51401\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenSWSpiceCuminRiceCookRice.jpg?resize=300%2C152\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenSWSpiceCuminRiceCookRice.jpg?resize=300%2C152&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenSWSpiceCuminRiceCookRice.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cook rice:<\/strong><br \/>\nHeat a drizzle of oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds.<br \/>\nStir in rice, cumin, and \u00be cup water, bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.<br \/>\nKeep covered off heat until ready to serve.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51400\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenSWSpiceCuminRiceRoastZucchini.jpg?resize=300%2C152\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenSWSpiceCuminRiceRoastZucchini.jpg?resize=300%2C152&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenSWSpiceCuminRiceRoastZucchini.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Roast zucchini:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While rice cooks, toss zucchini on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on middle rack, tossing halfway through, 14-16 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51399\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenSWSpiceCuminRiceToastPepitas.jpg?resize=300%2C152\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenSWSpiceCuminRiceToastPepitas.jpg?resize=300%2C152&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenSWSpiceCuminRiceToastPepitas.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Toast pepitas:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, heat a large dry pan over medium-high heat. Add pepitas and toast, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and browned, 2- to 3-minutes. Transfer to a plate.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51398\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenSWSpiceCuminRiceCookChicken.jpg?resize=300%2C152\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenSWSpiceCuminRiceCookChicken.jpg?resize=300%2C152&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenSWSpiceCuminRiceCookChicken.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cook chicken:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season all over with Southwest Spice Blend, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with cilantro.<\/p>\n<p>Heat a large drizzle of oil in pan used for pepitas over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until browned, 1- to 3-minutes per side. Turn off heat.<\/p>\n<p>Transfer chicken to a second baking sheet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> For easy cleanup, line baking sheet with aluminum foil first. Roast on top rack until cooked through, 6- to 8-minutes.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51397\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenSWSpiceCuminRiceSauce.jpg?resize=300%2C152\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenSWSpiceCuminRiceSauce.jpg?resize=300%2C152&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenSWSpiceCuminRiceSauce.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Make sauce &amp; finish rice:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While chicken and zucchini roast, in a small bowl, combine red pepper crema and sour cream.<\/p>\n<p>Fluff rice with a fork, stir in toasted pepitas and 1 TBS butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51396\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenSWSpiceCuminRiceServe.jpg?resize=300%2C152\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenSWSpiceCuminRiceServe.jpg?resize=300%2C152&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenSWSpiceCuminRiceServe.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Serve:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Slice chicken crosswise.<\/p>\n<p>Divide rice, chicken, and roasted zucchini between plates. Drizzle chicken with smoky crema and serve.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Southwest Spice Blend<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 parts garlic powder\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1 TBS<br \/>\n2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 parts cumin\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1\u00bd tsp<br \/>\n2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 parts <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">chili powder<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1\u00bd tsp<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>with Roasted Zucchini, Smoky Crema &amp; Toasted Pepitas Yield: 2 Servings Capture the bold, zesty flavors of Southwestern cuisine. Tender spiced chicken is served alongside buttery cumin-infused jasmine rice studded with crunchy toasted pepitas, plus succulent, garlicky roasted zucchini. Drizzle the chicken with a tangy, smoky red pepper crema just before serving to bring it all home for a hearty meal to remember. Pepitas &#8211; Meaning \u201clittle squash seeds,\u201d pepitas are shell-less seeds from certain varieties of pumpkin. It\u2019s normal&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/2023\/04\/05\/southwest-spiced-chicken-cumin-rice\/\"> Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":51403,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[286,288,253],"class_list":["post-51395","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-chicken-breast","tag-jasmine-rice","tag-zucchini"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenSWSpiceCuminRice.jpg?fit=1383%2C1031&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51395","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51395"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51395\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":54202,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51395\/revisions\/54202"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51403"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51395"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51395"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51395"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}