Brazilian Chicken and Rice with Olives Recipe

Name: Brazilian Chicken and Rice with Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon grated orange peel; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 cup yellow rice mix with seasoning packet (from 8-ounce box); 1/2 cup (packed) pimiento-stuffed Spanish olives, halved; 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Orange wedges

Servings: persons

1 pound skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup yellow rice mix with seasoning packet (from 8-ounce box)
1/2 cup (packed) pimiento-stuffed Spanish olives, halved
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Orange wedges

1
Sprinkle chicken lightly with salt and generously with ground black pepper.
2
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add chicken, garlic, and peel; saute until chicken is lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
4
Add 1 cup water and orange juice and bring to boil.
5
Mix in rice, seasoning packet, and olives.
6
Return to boil.
7
Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
8
Remove from heat; let stand covered 10 minutes.
9
Stir cilantro into rice mixture.
10
Transfer to platter.
11
Garnish with orange wedges.

677

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips, 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon grated orange peel, and more.

Yes, Brazilian Chicken and Rice with Olives 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 and Rice with Olives

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