Chicken Picadillo

A South American version of a chicken "hash"-- sweet and spicy ingredients combined to make a fast and easy dish for a weeknight dinner. Serve with rice combined with a little lime and cilantro, black beans and hot tortillas.

Ingredients:

1 lb ground chicken
2 teaspoon oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups bottled salsa
1/3 cups golden raisins, or dried cranberries
¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

• Heat oil in skillet over med-high heat. Add onion and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add chicken, cumin, salt, cinnamon and garlic; cook for 3 min or until chicken is done, stirring frequently.
• Stir in salsa and raisins. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until heated. Stir in almonds and cilantro.
  

Servings: 4