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Chicken with Cocoa Rub


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Description: 

From "This Valentine’s Day, Make It Dark Chocolate".


Difficulty: Easy

Course: Dinner

Main Ingredient: Chicken Breast

Smart Balance Product: 
Smart Balance® Omega Non-Stick Cooking Spray

Ingredients: 

1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 lb chicken breast, skin removed, divided into 4 portions
Smart Balance® Omega Non-Stick Cooking Spray


Prep Time: 

10 minutes


Cook Time: 

25 minutes


Yield/Notes: 

Makes 4 servings

STEP 1:

  

Heat oven to 375 degrees.

STEP 2:

  

Place a heavy-bottom, ovenproof skillet over medium heat.

STEP 3:

  

Combine all ingredients except chicken and Smart Balance® Omega Non-Stick Cooking Spray in food processor until smooth, about 1 minute.

STEP 4:

  

Spray chicken with Smart Balance® Cooking Spray and place in skillet (the side with the skin removed should be facing down). Cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat, flip chicken and coat the browned side with cocoa mixture.

STEP 5:

  

Place skillet in oven and cook until chicken is just cooked through, about 8 more minutes.