BRAZILIAN STYLE CHICKEN AND RICE POT

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this is a very flavorful and colorful dish....i always make it during exam week, or any other time when i want an effortless dinner

Provided by afr0bunny

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 -3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup rice (I use basmati)
1/2 cup green olives, coarsely chopped
1 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon orange zest
10 tablespoons chicken stock or 10 tablespoons water
1 cup orange juice
1 packet goya sazon goya (the orange packet variety)
1 1/2 teaspoons pimiento

Steps:

  • season the chicken with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper.
  • heat oil in pot and brown the chicken.
  • add garlic and orange zest, saute for about 30 seconds.
  • add liquid and bring to boil.
  • add rice, olive, and pimiento.
  • return to boil.
  • reduce head to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked, about 30 minutes.
  • garnish each serving with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.5, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 89.3, Sodium 179.7, Carbohydrate 64.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 7.9, Protein 41.6

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