BRAZILIAN CHICKEN AND RICE WITH OLIVES

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Make and share this Brazilian Chicken and Rice With Olives recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless chicken thighs, skinless, cut into 1/2 inch wide strips
1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 1/2 cups water (check pkg. instructions taking into account juice)
1/2 cup orange juice
1 (8 ounce) package yellow rice mix (with seasoning packet)
1/2 cup pimento stuffed olive, halves (packed)
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
orange wedge (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken lightly with salt and generously with ground black pepper. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, garlic, and zest; saute until chicken is lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups water and 1/2 cup orange juice and bring to a boil. Mix in rice, seasoning packet, and olives. Return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20-30 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand covered 10 minutes.
  • Stir in cilantro and transer to a platter. Garnish with orange wedges.

Q Williams
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I'm going to try this recipe for my next dinner party.


Chris Cormicle
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Jamiu Abayomi
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I'm not sure about this recipe. I've never cooked with olives before.


Rylan Swank
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This recipe looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


Kelli Morrison
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Brazilian dish.


Makwande Banga
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Indra Gurung
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I'm not a huge fan of olives, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chicken and rice were cooked perfectly, and the olives added a nice touch of flavor without being overpowering.


queen barikzay
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken and rice were both cooked perfectly, and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jaxson Vetters
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Navjot Salh
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This Brazilian chicken and rice recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I especially loved the addition of olives, which gave the dish a nice briny flavor.


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