Friday, March 18, 2011

Bernie's Bistro

                                       Bernie's Bistro 
                                        Spicy and Tasty Recipes Quick and Easy to Prepare!


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FIRST CONTEST: BEST SPICY RECIPE!


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Contest deadline:  October 15, 2011
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WIN: Week-end for two at Bernie's Bistro and cook your recipe for Mr. & Mrs. Bernie!  Bernie cooks for you also!




FIRST FREE EASY SPICY TASTY RECIPE!


MONGOLIAN CHICKEN
2 tsps. each cinnamon, cumin, coriander
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper or to taste
Salt, to taste
1 1/3 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts,
        cut into bite-sized pieces
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 tsp. grated ginger root
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup fat-free, low sodium chicken broth
2 cups canned, chopped, 
   no-salt-added tomatoes
2 cups canned chickpeas, rinsed
1/2 cup raisins
2 Tbs. honey
1 bay leaf
1 Tb. cinnamon
1/2 lemon, seeded 
      cut into four wedges


     In a shallow bowl, combine 2 tsps. cinnamon, cumin and coriander, plus cayenne           pepper and salt.  Dredge chicken in spices.
     In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat.  Add chicken: saute until browned, turning once.  Remove chicken.
     Add onion to skillet; saute 3 minutes.   Add garlic, ginger and broth; saute 5 minutes.
     Add all remaining ingredients and the chicken.  Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
     Serve in bowls with whole-wheat pitas.
     Serves 6 * PER SERVING: 431 calories, 31g protein. 45g carbohydrates, 1.5g fat (2g  polyunsaturated), 59mg cholesterol, 7g fiber, 879mg sodium
Chef Bernie discovered this recipe in the Sunday USA Weekend recipes of the Arizona Republic.  Find more great recipes, visit www.allrecipes.com.



















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