brazilian style chicken and rice pot

Submitted by afr0bunny

"this is a very flavorful and colorful dish....i always make it during exam week, or any other time when i want an effortless dinner"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 3

ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 -3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 cup rice (I use basmati)
• 1⁄2 cup green olives, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 10 tablespoons chicken stock or 10 tablespoons water
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 packet goya sazon goya (the orange packet variety)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons pimiento

directions

1. season the chicken with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper.
2. heat oil in pot and brown the chicken.
3. add garlic and orange zest, saute for about 30 seconds.
4. add liquid and bring to boil.
5. add rice, olive, and pimiento.
6. return to boil.
7. reduce head to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked, about 30 minutes.
8. garnish each serving with cilantro.

Reviews

[AmbyDawn]

This was a great recipe for an easy and different meal. I actually made this a long time ago and meant to rate it but forgot. My boyfriend doesn't care for the taste of it, but I can always eat the leftovers.