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

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Ingredients

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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