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Peruvian Potato & Chicken Platter

Ingredients:
  • 2.00 Each Lemons; Halved
  • 1.33 Lb (4 Medium) Potatoes
  • 1.00 Cup Cilantro Sprigs
  • 4.00 Each Whole Green Onions
  • 2.00 Each Hard-cooked Eggs; Quartered
  • 2.00 Each Jalapen~o Peppers
  • 2.00 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1.00 Lb Chicken Breasts
  • 1.00 Each Red Bell Pepper
  • 0.75 Cup Pimiento-stuffed Olives
  • 2.00 Can Reduced-sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1.00 Cup Chunky Tomato Salsa

Directions:

To prepare potatoes and chicken, in 3-quart saucepan combine broth, potatoes, lemons, jalapen~o peppers and cumin. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and cook 5 minutes. Add chicken; cover and cook about 15 minutes longer until potatoes are tender and juices run clear when chicken is pierced. Remove from heat; add cilantro to saucepan. Let potatoes and chicken cool in broth. Drain potatoes and chicken, reserving 3/4 cup broth. Remove cilantro, jalapen~os and lemons. To assemble, mound potatoes in center of large platter. Shred chicken and arrange on platter with remaining ingredients except reserved broth and salsa. Serve reserved broth in sauceboat. Serve salsa in bowl on the side. Menu: Tossed Green Salad, Banana Cake Nutritional Information Per Serving: 320 calories; 9 g fat; 160 mg cholesterol; 1360 mg sodium; 38 g carbohydrate; 7 g fiber; 26 g protein. Source: The Potato Board