Brazilian Chicken And Rice With Olives

Total 68 minPrep 18 minCook 50 min4 servings379 cal
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Brazilian Chicken And Rice With Olives recipe

Nutrition

Calories
379 cal
Protein
20 g
Carbs
3 g
Fat
30.5 g
Sat. fat
6.6 g
Sugar
3 g
Sodium
72 mg

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 clove garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup yellow rice mix
  • 1/2 cup pimento stuffed olive
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 whole orange wedge

Directions

  1. 1

    Sprinkle chicken lightly with salt and generously with ground black pepper

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat

  3. 3

    Add chicken , garlic , and zest

  4. 4

    Saute until chicken is lightly browned , about 3 minutes

  5. 5

    Add 1 1 / 2 cups water and 1 / 2 cup orange juice and bring to a boil

  6. 6

    Mix in rice , seasoning packet , and olives

  7. 7

    Return to a boil

  8. 8

    Reduce heat to medium-low , cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender , about 20-30 minutes

  9. 9

    Remove from heat.

  10. 10

    Let stand covered 10 minutes

  11. 11

    Stir in cilantro and transer to a platter

  12. 12

    Garnish with orange wedges

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