Spicy Cuban Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Cuban Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) bottle fat-free Italian salad dressing; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 medium bell peppers, chopped (red or green are fine); 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 6 cups cooked rice; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans or 3 cups cooked black beans, rinsed; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) bottle fat-free Italian salad dressing
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium bell peppers, chopped (red or green are fine)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
6 cups cooked rice
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans or 3 cups cooked black beans, rinsed
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
chopped fresh cilantro

1
Combine dressing, garlic and red pepper in a 2 cup glass measure or medium glass bowl. Place chicken in large glass bowl, pour dressing over chicken, cover and marinate at least 30 minutes, but overnight is fine.
2
Remove chicken from marinade, drain well, discard marinade. Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add chicken, cook 5-7 minutes, stirring until chicken is slightly brown, spooning off any excess liquid.
3
Add bell peppers, onion, oregano, pepper, and cumin. Cook, stirring, 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
4
Add rice, black beans and tomatoes. Cook 2-3 minutes more or until thoroughly heated.
5
Garnish with cilantro, serve immediately.

1432

kcal

Calories

Fat

263

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) bottle fat-free Italian salad dressing, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips, and more.

Yes, Spicy Cuban 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Cuban Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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