I took the boneless chicken breast pieces (I always rejoice when I find these at the store, because they don’t always have them and they are SO much easier to use J) and brushed vegetable oil on each side. Then I spread the mixed spices all over each piece. I cooked them in a little olive oil in a skillet for a few minutes and then let the oven do the rest of the cooking. Meanwhile, I heated up this awesome can of beans. 
Not so exciting for most of you, but we almost never can find canned veggies so I scooped this up and it was an easy side dish. And really yummy, too! I also served green grapes, which of course were bathed in Kilol…I’m not sure how long they’ll actually carry the green ones so we’re eating them often. The only grapes they usually have year-round are the giant purple ones with seeds.
For the proportions of the spices, it’s difficult to say because I usually just “judge” in whatever I’m cooking. But here’s something close:
2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon paprika
It gave the chicken a ton of great flavor and of course the hubby liked it, so it was a successful night!
It looks like the Pork and Beans can is all in English. Is this customary for Peru? It seems strange that they would have English on their cans. And had you brought or had someone send you the taco seasoning mix? That's the exact kind I use.
ReplyDeleteI'm still looking for those individual packets of salad dressing for you guys. I have one more place that I am going to check. It's the "Restaurant Supply" place here in town. I figure they may not carry such a thing, but maybe they could steer me to a place that would sell, say a couple dozen packets. They probably come in cases of 6 dozen packets or some such number! Of course I'm sure you could share such a thing with several of the other missionaries. Tell me again which flavor of dressing you guys prefer and maybe a second choice, also.
Aunt Neva
The can is apparently from the States but I bought it here. Anything like this, though, they slap a sticker on the back with the translation on it if there are any instructions for preparation. :) Sometimes I just read the Spanish; other times, i scratch off the label so i can read the original! About the dressings! Mike actually won a crazy white elephant gift at our party with lots of packets of things. So no worries, we are pretty set now. :) Thank you, though!!
ReplyDeleteComing up tonight...an attempt at homemade tomato soup...