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Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• ranch salad dressing
• jalapeno pepper
• tomato
• avocado

Instructions

1. 1 Blend ranch dressing, cilantro, jalapeño pepper, tomato, and avocado in a blender until smooth. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

By Nicole

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• mayonnaise
• jalapeno pepper
• garlic
• lime
• cumin
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Blend mayonnaise, cilantro, jalapeño pepper, garlic, lime juice, cumin, and salt in a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour mixture into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 1 hour.

By ATB

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• parsley leaves
• red wine vinegar
• onion
• garlic
• salt
• oregano
• hot pepper flake
• black pepper
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Combine parsley, cilantro, red wine vinegar, onion, garlic, salt, oregano, hot pepper flakes, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse a few times. Pour olive oil in slowly, while pulsing a few more times, until chimichurri is chopped, but not mushy.
2. 2 Refrigerate until flavors have blended, about 2 hours.

By mariap430

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• whole kernel corn
• tomato
• sweet onion
• green onion
• lime
• rice vinegar
• kosher salt

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes, sweet onion, green onion, and cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over mixture, and mix in. Stir in rice vinegar to taste; the amount you use will depend on the sweetness of the corn, and the acidity of the lime. Season with kosher salt.
2. 2 Cover, and chill for 45 minutes to an hour. Stir before serving.

By Twila Davis Reed

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• avocado
• lime
• chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
• salt
• black pepper
• red onion
• jalapeno pepper
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Cut open avocados and scoop all the flesh into a large bowl. Mash with a bean masher or spoon until there are no large chunks of avocado left.
2. 2 Squeeze lime juice over the avocado. Add cilantro and 1 chipotle pepper with some adobo sauce. Season with salt and pepper; mix to combine. Mix in red onion and jalapenos. Add tomato and mix gently to combine. Chill before serving garnished with remaining chipotle pepper and adobo sauce.

By Kingston Hannibal

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• turmeric
• paprika
• lemon-pepper seasoning
• chicken breast
• green bell pepper
• onion
• water
• white rice
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Rub turmeric, paprika, and lemon-pepper seasoning over chicken. Place chicken in a skillet over medium heat and cover with water. Add bell pepper, onion, and cilantro. Cook until chicken juices run clear and bell peppers are soft, 20 to 30 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
3. 3 Season chicken mixture with salt and serve over rice.

By Melissa

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• black bean
• pinto bean
• white corn
• green chile
• red bell pepper
• green bell pepper
• red onion
• jalapeno pepper
• rice vinegar
• olive oil
• white sugar
• garlic powder

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Mix together black beans, pinto beans, white corn, green chiles, red and green bell peppers, red onion, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro in a large bowl.
3. 3 Combine rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and garlic powder in a pan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Let cool for at least 10 minutes.
4. 4 Pour dressing over bean mixture; toss to coat.

By Cassie Cooper

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• olive oil
• onion
• green bell pepper
• tomato
• garlic
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• black pepper
• corn tortilla
• egg
• refried bean
• mexican cheese blend
• jalapeno pepper
• avocado

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 1/2 of the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes more. Set salsa aside.
2. 2 Heat about 1 teaspoon oil in a pan. Add tortillas one at a time; cook until heated through, about 20 seconds each. Keep warm.
3. 3 Heat remaining oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Pour in eggs. Cook until set to your desired consistency, 4 to 6 minutes.
4. 4 Spread a thin layer of refried beans onto each tortilla. Add a spoonful of salsa. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Add a fried egg and sprinkle some more cheese, chopped jalapeno, and cilantro on top. Serve immediately with avocado and remaining refried beans and cheese on the side.

By Emily Alimonos

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• lime
• cotija cheese
• green leaf lettuce
• cajun seasoning
• chicken breast
• avocado
• red cabbage
• red bell pepper
• black bean
• salt
• garlic
• jalapeno pepper
• lime juice
• white onion
• tomatillo
• corn

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil; add corn. Boil for 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer corn to a work surface; set aside until cool enough to handle. Cut kernels off cobs; place kernels in a large bowl. Discard cobs.
2. 2 Meanwhile, combine tomatillos, cilantro, onion, 4 teaspoons lime juice, jalapeño, garlic, and salt in a blender; blend until finely chopped. Transfer salsa verde to a bowl; set aside.
3. 3 Stir black beans, bell pepper, and cabbage into corn. Toss avocado with remaining 1 teaspoon lime juice in a separate bowl; stir into corn mixture.
4. 4 Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
5. 5 Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in centers and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Set breasts aside until cool enough to handle; cut into bite-sized pieces.
6. 6 Divide lettuce leaves among four plates; mound corn-avocado mixture on top, followed by chicken. Sprinkle with cotija cheese. Serve with salsa verde and lime wedges.

By Jenny from WA

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• black pepper
• salt
• white sugar
• olive oil
• rice vinegar
• garlic
• jalapeno pepper
• pimento pepper
• green onion
• yellow bell pepper
• red bell pepper
• celery
• yellow shoepeg corn
• pinto bean
• black-eyed pea
• black bean

Instructions

1. 1 Combine black beans, black-eyed peas, pinto beans, shoepeg corn, celery, cilantro, bell peppers, green onion, pimentos, jalapeño, and garlic in a large bowl. Set aside.
2. 2 Bring rice wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolved, about 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature, then pour over bean mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Drain before serving.

By Katie Paulson

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• sour cream
• jalapeno pepper
• mayonnaise
• garlic
• lime
• kosher salt
• black pepper
• avocado
• black bean
• corn kernel
• tomato
• lime
• chili powder
• cumin
• kosher salt
• black pepper
• egg roll wrapper
• aluminum foil

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking pan with Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil. Grease or spray foil to prevent sticking.
2. 2 Combine cilantro, sour cream, jalapeno, mayonnaise, garlic and lime juice in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
3. 3 Mash avocados using a potato masher. Add black beans, corn, tomato, lime juice, chili powder, cumin and salt and pepper and gently toss to combine.
4. 4 Place avocado mixture in the center of each wrapper. Bring the bottom edge of the wrapper tightly over the filling, folding in the sides. Continue rolling until the top of the wrapper is reached. Using your finger, rub the edges of the wrapper with water, pressing to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and avocado mixture.
5. 5 Place egg rolls on the prepared baking dish. Lightly coat with nonstick spray.
6. 6 Place into oven and bake until golden brown and crisp, about 18 to 20 minutes.
7. 7 Serve immediately with cilantro dipping sauce.

By Reynolds KitchensR

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• jalapeno pepper
• lime
• black pepper
• salt
• canola oil
• garlic
• lime juice
• pineapple juice
• honey
• white wine vinegar
• pineapple
• mango
• red onion
• cucumber
• red bell pepper
• watermelon
• quinoa
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
2. 2 Stir cooled quinoa, watermelon, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, mango, pineapple, and chopped cilantro leaves together in a large bowl.
3. 3 Whisk wine vinegar, honey, pineapple juice, lime juice, and garlic together in a small bowl; drizzle in canola oil, whisking constantly. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss gently to combine. Place salad in a serving bowl; garnish with lime slices, jalapeno slices, and reserved cilantro leaves.

By Anthony

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• avocado
• onion
• garlic salt
• corn tortilla
• jalapeno pepper sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. 2 Combine avocados, onions, and garlic salt in a bowl; set aside.
3. 3 Arrange corn tortillas in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 2 to 5 minutes.
5. 5 Spread avocado mixture on tortillas; garnish with cilantro and sprinkle with pepper sauce.

By Karyn Ulriksen

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• brown sugar
• paprika
• salt
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• chili powder
• cayenne pepper
• cumin
• ginger

Instructions

1. 1 Combine brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cilantro, cayenne pepper, cumin, and ginger in a sealable bowl. Place the lid on the bowl and shake until well-blended.

By SpiceJunkie

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• chicken breast
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• black pepper
• olive oil
• tomato
• tomato salsa
• chili powder
• cumin
• chicken stock
• lime juice
• cotija cheese
• corn tortilla

Instructions

1. 1 Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to 1/2-inch thickness.
2. 2 Combine flour, salt, and ground black pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour mixture.
3. 3 Coat a large skillet with olive oil; heat over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and add chicken; cook until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip chicken and continue cooking until second side is golden brown, about 4 minutes more.
4. 4 Stir diced tomatoes, salsa, chili powder, and cumin into the skillet. Cook until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken stock and lime juice; stir to blend. Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Add 3 ounces cotija cheese and tortilla pieces to the sauce; simmer, about 1 minute. Spoon sauce over chicken on the platter.
5. 5 Garnish chicken with remaining 1 ounce cotija cheese and fresh cilantro.

By Sherbg

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• clove
• chili powder
• cumin
• oregano
• black pepper
• white pepper
• garlic
• salt
• vegetable oil
• lime
• red wine vinegar
• lime juice
• orange juice
• orange
• water
• beef skirt steak

Instructions

1. 1 Place beef in a large resealable plastic bag.
2. 2 Combine water, orange slices, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, lime slices, cilantro, oil, salt, garlic, white pepper, black pepper, oregano, cumin, chili powder, and cloves in a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Pour marinade on top of beef and seal the bag.
3. 3 Marinate beef in the refrigerator, 2 hours to overnight.
4. 4 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
5. 5 Grill beef in the preheated grill over direct heat until firm and slightly pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium.

By bdv1973

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• stir-fry sauce
• sherry
• cornstarch
• ground pork
• onion
• garlic
• sesame oil
• iceberg lettuce

Instructions

1. 1 Combine stir-fry sauce, sherry, and cornstarch; set aside.
2. 2 Stir-fry pork, onion, and garlic in a wok or large skillet over high heat until pork is no longer pink; drain excess fat. Add stir-fry sauce mixture; cook and stir until pork is evenly coated with sauce. Off heat, stir in cilantro and sesame oil.
3. 3 Serve desired amount of pork mixture in a lettuce leaf; wrap to enclose.

By Kikkoman

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• vegetable oil
• garlic
• tofu
• peanut
• soy sauce
• cucumber
• sweet chili sauce
• lime juice

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the vegetable oil over medium heat in a large frying pan. Cook the garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Gently stir in the tofu and peanuts; cook until the tofu has lightly browned. Pour in the soy sauce, and cook, stirring frequently, until absorbed by the tofu. Remove from heat and let cool. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. 2 Toss the sliced cucumbers together with the chili sauce, lime juice, and cilantro. Gently fold in the chilled tofu.

By Chelle

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• firm tofu
• canola oil
• kabocha squash
• red curry paste
• coconut milk
• lime zest
• lime juice
• fish sauce
• sugar
• thai basil

Instructions

1. 1 Wrap tofu in paper towels. Place tofu onto a plate and place another plate on top. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top. Press tofu for 20 to 30 minutes; drain and discard the accumulated liquid and paper towels. Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes.
2. 2 Heat canola oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry tofu in the hot oil until golden on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.
3. 3 Meanwhile, cut pumpkin into 3/4-inch cubes.
4. 4 Place pumpkin in a large saucepan with enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Continue to boil until pumpkin is just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Make sure the rind softens, but not to the point the pumpkin is falling apart. Drain pumpkin, reserving about 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Set pumpkin and liquid aside.
5. 5 Heat a large saute pot over medium-high heat. Add curry paste and stir for 15 to 30 seconds, then add coconut milk and lime zest. Cook for 5 minutes. Add cooked pumpkin, tofu, basil, lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar. Bring to a boil; cook until the pumpkin is soft, about 10 minutes. If you feel there isn't enough curry liquid, add the reserved cooking water. Garnish with cilantro.

By sophie

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• garlic
• lime
• rice vinegar
• fish sauce
• lime juice
• chile pepper sauce
• sesame oil
• sea bass fillet
• vegetable oil
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
2. 2 Whisk garlic, lime zest, rice vinegar, fish sauce, lime juice, chile pepper sauce, and sesame oil in a glass bowl.
3. 3 Brush both sides of sea bass fillets with vegetable oil and sprinkle lightly with salt.
4. 4 Cook on the preheated grill until fish is opaque, shows good grill marks, and springs back when pressed lightly, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer fillets to a serving platter.
5. 5 Whisk dressing again; taste and and adjust seasoning. Drizzle dressing over warm fish. Sprinkle fillets with cilantro leaves.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• sunflower oil
• chicken
• water
• cumin
• salt
• ginger and garlic paste
• red chile powder
• turmeric
• tomato
• green chile pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot or karahi over high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add water, cumin, salt, ginger and garlic paste, red chile powder, and turmeric; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2. 2 Stir tomatoes and green chile peppers into the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until chicken pieces are no longer pink at the bone, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
3. 3 Sprinkle cilantro leaves over chicken and cook until leaves look slightly wilted, about 30 seconds.

By creativecookie

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• olive oil
• cherry tomato
• onion
• garlic
• jalapeno pepper
• lime
• cumin
• cayenne pepper
• oregano
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and brush with olive oil.
2. 2 Spread tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeño peppers onto prepared baking sheet.
3. 3 Cook under the preheated broiler for 5 minutes. Turn the baking sheet and continue broiling until vegetables are charred, about 5 minutes more. Cool slightly.
4. 4 Remove garlic from skins; discard skins.
5. 5 Blend tomatoes, onion, peeled garlic, jalapeños, any accumulated juices from the baking sheet, cilantro leaves, lime juice, cumin, cayenne pepper, and oregano in a blender until salsa is smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 2 hours. Season with salt and black pepper.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• millet flour
• soy milk
• vegetable oil
• water
• black bean sauce
• water
• chile pepper sauce
• water
• cooking spray
• egg
• green onion
• cracker

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk millet flour, soy milk, and vegetable oil together in a bowl to make a batter with the consistency of heavy cream. Add a teaspoon of water to thin the batter, if necessary.
2. 2 Mash black bean sauce in a small bowl with 1 teaspoon water to make it easy to spread. Mix hot chili sauce with 1 teaspoon of water in a separate small bowl. Set both sauces aside.
3. 3 Spray a large skillet generously with cooking spray, and heat over medium-low heat. Pour batter into the skillet, and spread evenly to make a thin crêpe; cook until firm, about 1 to 2 minutes. Pour egg evenly over crêpe; cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until egg is set. Sprinkle crêpe with green onion slices and cilantro leaves, pressing them firmly into cooked egg.
4. 4 Flip crêpe and spread with bean sauce and chili sauce. Place crackers in the center of crêpe, leaving about 1/4 inch of space between the two crackers. Flip top third of crêpe down over crackers; flip the bottom third up, and then fold the crêpe in half so the crackers are stacked on top of each other in a tidy package. Serve hot.

By meowypurr

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• brown rice
• corn
• kidney bean
• black bean
• onion
• green bell pepper
• jalapeno pepper
• lime
• cumin
• garlic
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Combine brown rice, corn, kidney beans, black beans, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, lime zest and juice, cumin, and garlic in a large bowl; gently toss until well mixed. Season with salt.
2. 2 Refrigerate salad for 1 hour, toss again, and serve.

By TaraV1976

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• corn tortilla
• butternut squash
• water
• olive oil
• garlic
• onion
• spinach
• sun-dried tomato
• enchilada sauce
• goat cheese
• cotija cheese
• sour cream

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Lay the tortillas flat onto a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove and allow to cool. Meanwhile, place the butternut squash half into a microwave-safe dish cut-side-down, and pour in the water. Cook in the microwave until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh and dice; place into a mixing bowl and set aside.
3. 3 Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Continue cooking until the spinach wilts. Gently fold the spinach mixture into the diced butternut squash.
4. 4 Arrange four crispy tortillas on the baking sheet. Divide the squash mixture among the tortillas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of goat cheese over each tortilla, then top with the remaining tortillas. Pour the enchilada sauce over top, and sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of cotija cheese.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until hot, about 10 minutes. Garnish each enchilada with chopped cilantro leaves and a dollop of sour cream to serve.

By Elizabeth

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• pork stew meat
• vegetable oil
• yellow onion
• garlic
• salt
• pepper
• cumin
• chicken broth
• poblano chile
• jalapeno pepper
• yellow bell pepper
• tomatillo

Instructions

1. 1 In a large stock pot, over high heat, sear the pork in the vegetable oil until golden brown. Remove the pork from the pot, reserve 2 tablespoons oil in the pan, and . Cook the chopped onion and garlic, seasoned with salt and pepper, in the reserved oil until onions are tender. Season with cumin, then stir in pork and chicken stock. Simmer for 1/2 hour.
2. 2 Stir in poblanos, jalapenos and bell peppers. Puree the tomatillos and cilantro in a blender, and add them to the pot. Cook an additional 30 to 45 minutes.

By Clare

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• potato
• sweet potato
• red onion
• lime juice
• celery
• cumin
• garlic
• habanero pepper
• salt
• pepper
• tilapia
• shrimp
• bibb lettuce
• boston lettuce

Instructions

1. 1 Place the potatoes and sweet potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Simmer until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, then drain, and set aside to cool to room temperature. Place the sliced onion in a bowl of warm water, let stand 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
2. 2 Meanwhile, place the lime juice, celery, cilantro, and cumin into the bowl of a blender, and puree until smooth. Pour this mixture into a large glass bowl, and stir in the garlic and habanero pepper. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the diced tilapia and shrimp.
3. 3 Set aside to marinate for an hour, stirring occasionally. The seafood is done once it turns firm and opaque.
4. 4 To serve, peel the potatoes and cut into slices. Stir the onions into the fish mixture. Line serving bowls with lettuce leaves. Spoon the ceviche with its juice into the bowls and garnish with slices of potato.

By Ana O

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• chicken breast
• salt
• black pepper
• vegetable oil
• red onion
• garlic
• aji amarillo chile paste
• chicken broth
• red bell pepper
• water
• white rice
• pea
• carrot

Instructions

1. 1 Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. 2 Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat with enough oil to coat the bottom. Brown chicken in hot oil on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes total. Remove chicken onto a plate.
3. 3 Pour more oil into the saucepan and add onion; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro, chile paste, salt, and pepper. Sauté until cilantro turns dark green, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and deglaze, scraping browned bits off the bottom of the saucepan with a wooden spoon. Bring to a light simmer; let simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
4. 4 Transfer mixture carefully to an electric blender and purée.
5. 5 Heat more oil in the same saucepan over medium-high heat; sauté bell pepper in hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Return puréed cilantro mixture to the saucepan and add chicken. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove chicken to a clean plate.
6. 6 Add water and rice to the same saucepan, adding more water if it doesn't look like enough. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 20 to 40 minutes. Stir in peas and carrots and chicken and cook until warmed through, 5 to 10 minutes.

By Amber Berrocal

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• red chile pepper
• cumin seed
• coriander seed
• cinnamon stick
• ginger
• garlic
• peppercorn
• clove
• oil
• onion
• chicken
• water
• tamarind juice
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Combine red chile peppers, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon stick, ginger, garlic, peppercorns, and cloves in a mortar and pestle or a food processor; grind or process into a paste (masala paste).
2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot. Add onion and until golden brown. Stir in masala paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add pieces of chicken; mix well and pour in enough cold water to cover the chicken. Bring to a boil.
3. 3 Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with tamarind juice and salt. Stir well and cook for additional 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ cilantro leaves
• orange juice
• brown sugar
• rice vinegar
• fish sauce
• soy sauce
• ginger root
• red pepper flakes
• chicken thigh
• green onion
• garlic
• orange zest
• red bell pepper
• sugar snap pea
• jalapeno pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk together orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl.
2. 2 Mix in chicken pieces and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
3. 3 Drain chicken thoroughly in a colander, reserving marinade.
4. 4 Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Cook and stir chicken in the hot skillet for 2 minutes; spoon out any excess liquid. Continue to cook and stir until chicken caramelizes, 6 to 7 minutes.
5. 5 Stir in white portions of green onions, garlic, and orange zest; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in 1/2 of the reserved marinade; discard remaining marinade. Simmer until reduced and thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
6. 6 Stir in bell pepper, sugar snap peas, and jalapeño pepper; cook and stir until vegetables are warmed, about 2 minutes. Stir in green portions of green onions; cook and stir 1 minute.
7. 7 Remove from heat. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

By John Mitzewich