Brazilian Chicken Recipe

Name: Brazilian Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound boneless chicken thighs cut into strips; 1/2 small chicken breast cut into strips; 1 cup yellow or Spanish rice mix with seasonings; 4 cloves of garlic, chopped; 1 cup water; 4 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon grated orange peel; 1/2 cup pimento stuffed Spanish olives, cut in half; 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice; 3-4 oranges (one for zesting and squeezing as above); salt & pepper; 1 bunch cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 pound boneless chicken thighs cut into strips
1/2 small chicken breast cut into strips
1 cup yellow or Spanish rice mix with seasonings
4 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 cup water
4 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup pimento stuffed Spanish olives, cut in half
1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
3-4 oranges (one for zesting and squeezing as above)
salt & pepper
1 bunch cilantro (optional)

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["Cut the chicken into 1/2 inch strips.", "Add oil to a large pot that has a lid and heat it slowly.", "Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Go light on the salt since the seasoning packet and olives will add salt to the dish as well.", "Add the chicken to the pot and brown over medium high heat.", "Once the chicken begins to brown, add the zest and garlic.", "Add the liquids (water and orange juice) before the garlic begins to scorch but give the zest and garlic a little time to cook first.", "Once the liquid begins to boil add the rice and seasoning packet (You can also use a cup of rice and your own mix of ""Spanish rice"" seasonings) and olives.", "Reduce heat to medium low and cover the pot. Cook for about 20 minutes. The rice should be tender and the liquid absorbed.", "If you like cilantro, chop up some fresh cilantro to sprinkle over the dish as it is served.", "Cut the rest of the oranges into wedges and serve with the Brazilian Chicken.", "Bon appetit!!"]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound boneless chicken thighs cut into strips, 1/2 small chicken breast cut into strips, 1 cup yellow or Spanish rice mix with seasonings, 4 cloves of garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Brazilian Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brazilian Chicken

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