Name: Chicken with Apples, Carrots and Grains
Cook time: 44 min
Yield: 6

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Portions:
6

Serving Size:
1-3/4 cups

Diet Types:

CKD non-dialysis
Diabetes
Dialysis

Ingredients

1 small onion
2 large carrots
2 medium apples
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
15 ounces low-sodium chicken broth
1 packet of Seeds of Change® Quinoa and Brown Rice
3/4 cup dried cranberries

Preparation

Peel, rinse, and dice the onion and carrots. Core and dice the apples.
In a small bowl, mix cinnamon, coriander, cumin and pepper.
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Cut in cube shapes and rub pieces with spice mixture.
In a large skillet over medium-high-heat add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the onion, carrots and apples. Cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables start to brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl.
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Brown the chicken for 2 to 4 minutes per side. Add broth and packet of quinoa and brown rice. Bring to a simmer. Cook for 15 to 25 minutes.
Add the dried cranberries and vegetable/fruit mixture. Cook until liquid is almost gone, 5 to 10 minutes.

Helpful hints

Brown rice and quinoa are gluten-free. If you have Celiac disease this recipe is a good choice.
Brown rice and quinoa are a good source of fiber and whole grains.

Nutrients per serving

Calories 308

Protein 19 g

Carbohydrates 41 g

Fat 8 g

Cholesterol 42 mg

Sodium 210 mg

Potassium 435 mg

Phosphorus 213 mg

Calcium 36 mg

Fiber 4.6 g

Renal and renal diabetic food choices

2 meat
1 starch
1/2 vegetable, low potassium
1 fruit, low potassium
1 high calorie

Carbohydrate choices

Submitted by: DaVita renal dietitian Deanna from Michigan.

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