Rice With Chicken and Chickpeas.

Sweet Jezebel's Note:

An interesting Brazilian dish, found on the food blog Tascas da Elvira.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
• 1 lb boneless chicken , cut into small strips
• salt
• pepper
• 1 garlic clove , crushed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup rice
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ cup red bell pepper , diced
• ¼ cup fresh parsley , chopped
• fresh chives , chopped

Directions:

1. Rinse the chickpeas under cold running water and drain thoroughly. Salt and pepper the chicken pieces.
2. Heat the butter in a saucepan. Add crushed garlic, bay leaf and chicken. Brown meat on all sides and sprinkle with cinnamon.
3. Add rice and chickpeas. Mix and pour the broth. Correct seasoning.
4. Reduce heat and cover. Let simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice absorbs the liquid.
5. Remove saucepan from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes. Transfer it into a dish, garnish with the diced pepper and sprinkle with chopped herbs. Serve immediately.