Barbecue Chicken with Coriander Seeds (Eat Better, Eat Together)

Making chicken barbecued with coriander seeds gives it a delightful nutty and citrus flavor. This chicken barbecue recipe does take a little bit of time to make but it makes a delicious meal for your holiday dinners or family gatherings. This chicken meal is paired with potatoes and with a pecan salad. Pecans are now in season. Pecans are in season from September through November and are used to make pies and other desserts. However, pecans in salads are a superb addition to any meal.

Pecans have vitamin A, vitamin E, Zinc, magnesium, and potassium. Consuming pecans helps with the cardiovascular system by lowering the bad cholesterol. Also, it can help manage sugar levels. Omega-3 is also found in pecans as well as folate. It is beneficial for the immune system.

Additionally, pecans have minerals, flavonoids, and fiber. It is a useful source of protein which is recommended for diabetes. Pecans can be added to any diet. Before using pecans make sure your family members are not allergic to tree nuts. Here is the recipe for making this chicken with barbecue and coriander seeds.

Ingredients:

Coriander seeds

Ground black pepper

Chili and lime

Oregano

One orange

Potatoes

Chicken bouillon or chicken broth

Barbecue sauce

One red bell pepper

One onion

Salad:

Shredded mozzarella or parmesan cheese

Grape tomatoes

Pecans

Baby Spring Mix

Preparation and Cooking Time:

In one pot add water. Wash the potatoes with the potato skin. Then, add the potatoes in the pot and boil the potatoes. Cook the potatoes for forty-five minutes or until they are soft. In another skillet, add sliced bell peppers, sliced onions, coriander seeds, and chicken broth. After that add the following spices to the chicken: Ground black pepper, oregano and chili and lime. Next, cook the chicken in the chicken broth for twenty-five minutes.

When the chicken broth is almost evaporating, add the juice of one orange. Continue cooking the chicken. After the chicken is soft and tender, slowly add the barbecue sauce. While the chicken and potatoes are cooking, make the pecan salad. Add baby spring mix in one bowl with shredded cheese and sliced grape tomatoes.

Turn off the stove when the chicken and the potatoes are fully cooked. Serve the sliced chicken with the potatoes. Add black pepper to the potatoes. However, ground black pepper on the potatoes is optional. Then, add the pecan salad to the side of the plate.

You can serve this meal with any non-alcoholic beverage. Use your favorite salad dressing or have two salad dressing choices for your family members or guests. Have your children participate in your family meals by setting up the dining table with napkins, utensils, or with the water glasses. Make conversation topics with index cards for your children to participate in the family conversations. Happy National Eat Better, Eat Together Month! 

Pecans-Health Benefits-Nutrients per Serving, and More-Web MD:

Pecans: Health Benefits, Nutrients per Serving, and More (webmd.com)

15 Surprising Benefits of Pecan Nutrition-Organic Facts:

15 Surprising Benefits of Pecan Nutrition | Organic Facts

9 Health Benefits of Pecans-Are Pecans Good for You-Good House Keeping: 

9 Health Benefits of Pecans - Are Pecans Good for You? (goodhousekeeping.com)

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