Agave Chicken Diablo Recipes

AGAVE CHILI

Steps:

• Using a cheese grater, shred tofu and freeze in zippered bag or airtight container. Thaw tofu place in a strainer and press out excess liquid. In large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot cook and stir onion, green pepper and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender and begin to brown. Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano and red pepper. Stir in tofu: cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, agave and vinegar. Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

CHICKEN DIABLO

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the hot pepper sauce, sour cream, ketchup and honey until smooth. Season with paprika and cumin. Set aside half of the sauce for serving later, then place chicken breasts in the remaining sauce to marinate. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Place chicken breasts coated with marinade into the skillet, and cook until nicely browned on each side, and meat is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat reserved marinade in a small saucepan or in the microwave. Serve chicken breasts over white rice, or over salad greens with sauce spooned over the top.