SOUTHWEST CHICKEN TENDERS AND RICE

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Make and share this Southwest Chicken Tenders and Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder (try chipotle or ancho chili powder)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 1/2 lbs chicken tenderloins
2 large limes, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided plus more as needed
1 cup onion, diced
1 medium bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup green, red, orange or yellow)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice, rinsed
3 1/4 cups homemade broth or 3 1/4 cups no-salt-added chicken broth
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
shredded cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese or Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Lay a large piece of aluminum foil on the counter.
  • Combine the salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder and oregano in a small bowl.
  • Arrange the chicken on the foil in a single layer. Use half the seasoning mixture to sprinkle the tenderloins evenly on both sides.
  • Cut one of the limes in half, squeezing all of its juice evenly over the chicken. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Rub the chicken on both sides to evenly distribute the spices, juice and oil. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a 4-quart shallow braising pan, ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add half of the spice-rubbed chicken; cook, turning once, until lightly browned on both sides. It's not necessary to cook comletely through. Transfer to a plate; repeat with the remaining chicken.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion, bell pepper and a pinch of salt to the pan, plus more oil if needed; cook, stirring, for 4 minutes or until the vegetables have softened. Add the tomato paste and the remaining spice mixture; cook, stirring to combine, for 1 minute. Add the rice and stir to incorporate. Add the broth; increase the heat to medium-high and stir to combine; cook until the broth begins to boil.
  • Cover and transfer to the oven. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven and arrange the cooked chicken tenders over the rice. Cover and bake for 8 minutes, then check to see whether the rice has cooked through and all of the broth has been absorbed; if not, bake for 5 minutes or until rice has cooked through. Remove from the oven, uncover and sprinkle with cheese and cilantro.
  • Serve right from the cooking vessel at the table, shielding the hot handles with pot holders. Cut the remaining lime into wedges to serve on the side.

Kemfresh Koroma
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This recipe is life-changing!


Mellocreme
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This recipe is mind-blowing!


Lisa Ogechi
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This recipe is out of this world!


Talja Villett
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This recipe is incredible!


Marvin Logan
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This recipe is the best!


Muneer Khan
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This recipe is amazing!


Stephen Isek
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I love this recipe!


Salman Faisal
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This recipe is a winner!


Muhamed Bashir
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Dr.Taslima Khatun
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This recipe is a must-try!


Barbare Natriashvili
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone.


Olaoluwa Samuel
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Easy to make and very tasty.


Waseem Chishti
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Delicious!


Aubri Gutierrez
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Jiaur Rohmann
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken tenders were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The rice was also cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Lacee Phinney
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken tenders are always crispy and juicy, and the rice is always fluffy and flavorful.


Naj mul saqib
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken tenders were juicy and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Helen chioma Benard
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The chicken tenders were a bit too spicy for my taste, but the rice was delicious. I would make this recipe again, but I would use less chili powder.


Sazan Ali
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken tenders and rice. I would highly recommend this recipe.


BiTCOiN
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken tenders were crispy and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.