Brazilian Chicken And Rice With Olives Recipe Epicuriouscom

CHICKEN AND RICE WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 minutes. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon oregano; cook 30 seconds.
• Add the rice, olives, lemon quarters, 1 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and stir. Cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 17 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add to the skillet and cook, turning once, until browned, about 8 minutes. Add the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon oregano and cook, stirring, until the garlic is softened, about 10 seconds. Add the lemon juice and scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Add the chicken broth, bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by about half and the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Fluff the rice with a fork. Divide among plates, top with the chicken and pan juices and sprinkle with the chives.

BRAZILIAN CHICKEN AND RICE WITH OLIVES

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.

BRAZILIAN CHICKEN AND RICE WITH OLIVES

Steps:

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

BRAZILIAN STYLE CHICKEN AND RICE POT

Steps:

• season the chicken with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper.
• heat oil in pot and brown the chicken.
• add garlic and orange zest, saute for about 30 seconds.
• add liquid and bring to boil.
• add rice, olive, and pimiento.
• return to boil.
• reduce head to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked, about 30 minutes.
• garnish each serving with cilantro.

BRAZILIAN CHICKEN AND RICE WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Remove any remaining skin from the chicken thighs and cut the thighs into 1/2 wide strips. Sprinkle chicken generously with ground black pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, garlic, and orange peel. Saute until chicken is lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add 1 cup chicken stock and 1 cup orange juice and bring to boil. Mix in rice, tumeric, olives and cranberries. Return to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand covered 10 minutes. Stir cilantro into rice mixture. Salt to taste. Tranfer to serving platter. Garnish with almonds and orange wedges.

SPANISH CHICKEN WITH RICE AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
• Brown the chicken well on both sides; transfer to a plate.
• Add in onion, red bell pepper and dryed chili flakes; saute for 5 minutes.
• Add in garlic, paprika and rice and saute for 3 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon.
• Add in wine and bring to a boil; simmer uncovered for 3 minutes.
• Add in tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, saffron and bay leaf; simmer for about 6-7 minutes.
• Return the chicken along with any juices from the bowl or plate back to the skillet and nestle into the rice .
• Cook covered over low heat until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed (about 20-25 minutes, it might take more or less time).
• Add in the peas and olives, season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover the skillet and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.