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.

Lisa Rosa
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This is the best chicken and rice dish I've ever had.


Riyad Hossan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Sanjida khanom Prome
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This is a great recipe for a party.


chukwuemeka Iwu
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I will definitely be making this dish again.


Hanoda A
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This recipe is a keeper.


Sarah Namayanja
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Abidemi Yusuf
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This dish is delicious!


Mookho Emily
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This recipe is a winner!


Trevahn dallman
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Felisha Garza
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Daniel Rios
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken and rice always turn out perfect.


Lawal Obelawo Olayiwola
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This dish is delicious! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. The olives add a nice briny flavor to the dish. I highly recommend this recipe.


Bangla Vidio Song
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken and rice are cooked to perfection, and the olives add a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Dawn McCutcheon
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. The olives add a nice briny flavor to the dish. I usually serve this dish with a side of roasted vegetables.


Esmeralda Mencias
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken and rice are cooked in one pot, which makes cleanup a breeze. The olives add a nice flavor to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ali Chiste
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken and rice always turn out perfect. The olives add a nice touch of flavor. I usually serve this dish with a side of black beans and avocado.


Payton Robaugh
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This recipe is easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The olives added a nice briny flavor to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mehtab Ali
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The olives added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Akhi Akhter
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This Brazilian chicken and rice dish is a flavorful and easy-to-make meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. The olives add a nice briny flavor to the dish. Overall, this is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


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