Chicken Serrano

== Description ==
Makes 6 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
* 8 chicken breast halves, skinned and boned
* 1 cup uncooked rice
* 6 green onions (green and white parts chopped separately)
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 cups chicken broth
* 4 chiles serranos, separated
* 1 large tomato, peeled and diced
* ¾ cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
* Juice of 1 lime
== Directions ==
# Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add chicken; cook until light brown on both sides. Remove chicken; set aside.
# To same skillet add rice; cook and stir about 3 minutes or until rice is lightly browned. Add white part of the onions and garlic; cook 1 minute.
# Add salt and broth. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Reduce heat.
# Arrange chicken on top of rice and insert 3 whole* serranos randomly into rice. Cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
# Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in small skillet until hot.
# Add green part of the onions and cook over medium heat 1 minute.
# Add tomato and the remaining serranos, finely chopped; cook 1 minute.
# Stir in cilantro and cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat and add lime juice.
# Add green onion mixture to rice and toss lightly.
# Serve immediately with refried beans, if desired.
Category:Mexican Recipes
Category:Main Dish Poultry Recipes
Category:Chicken Recipes
Category:Serrano pepper Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Lime Recipes