Name: Dominican Braised Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 5 oz chicken breast; 0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 0.25 cup yellow onion; 0.25 cup green bell pepper; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup water; 1 tsp dried oregano; 0.25 tsp sea salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp fresh cilantro; 0.25 cup dry brown rice; 4 whole pitted green olives; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Nutrition

Per serving

466 calories

Protein: 37g; 31% of calories
Carbs: 49g; 42% of calories
Fat: 14g; 27% of calories

Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

In a small pot, combine the dry brown rice with 0.5 cup of the water and a pinch of salt.
Bring the rice to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until the water is absorbed and grains are tender.
While the rice is simmering, season the cubed chicken breast with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown on all sides.
Add the diced yellow onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing for 4 minutes until the vegetables are translucent.
Stir in the tomato paste, the remaining 0.5 cup of water, apple cider vinegar, and the whole pitted green olives.
Cover the skillet and simmer on medium-low for 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thick and glossy.
Serve the braised chicken over the fluffy brown rice and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro.

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