MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE

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From the cookbook "Mexican Everyday" by Chicago restauranteur Rick Bayless. Very tasty and easy to prepare. Serve topped with salsa.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt
2 1/2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
1 white onion, diced
1 cup long-grain white rice
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chicken stock
1 (19 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium- high heat.
  • Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt and 1 tablespoons chili powder.
  • Lay in the hot oil in a single layer.
  • Cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes, then flip over and cook the other side for the same length of time.
  • Remove to a plate, leaving behind as much oil as possible.
  • When cool enough to handle, cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • Add the onion and rice to the pot.
  • Cook, stirring, 2 minutes, until the rice is opaque.
  • Add the garlic and remaining chili powder.
  • Cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Add the broth and bring to a boil, stirring.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover.
  • Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and beans and cook, covered, for 12 minutes.
  • Uncover and sprinkle on the green onions.
  • Test the rice to see if it is done.
  • If not, cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes to finish steaming the rice.
  • Fluff the rice mixture with a fork.
  • Serve with salsa or hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.4, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 112.6, Sodium 457.4, Carbohydrate 70.9, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 52.4

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This was my first time making Mexican chicken and rice, and it turned out great. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Rai Niraj
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is cooked to perfection.


Khan Dawar
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This recipe is a winner. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection.


Vache Chubinidze
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I love this recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.


Roger Currence
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This was my first time making Mexican chicken and rice, and it turned out great. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Inaya Scott
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is cooked to perfection.


M Ahmad Raza
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This recipe is a keeper. It's easy to make and the results are always amazing.


Donnell Hudson
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful.


Karen Bradshaw
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


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