CHICKEN AND RICE WITH OLIVES

Chicken and Rice with Olives image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories Chicken

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2 inch wide strips
1/4 c olive oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp orange zest
1 pkg 8-oz. pkg. yellow rice mix with seasoning packet (measure water according to package instructions taking into account orange juice as part of cooking liquid)
1/2 c orange juice
1/2 c (packed) pimento-stuffed olives, halved
1 c fresh cilantro, chopped
orange wedge to garnish

Steps:

1. Sprinkle chicken lightly with salt and generously with freshly ground black pepper.
2. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, garlic and zest; saute until chicken is lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
3. Add water and juice combination and bring to a boil. Mix in rice and seasoning packet and olives. Return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20-30 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let stand covered 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro and transfer to a platter. Garnish with orange wedges.