Name: Cilantro Orange Chicken with Rice and Beans Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: For the Chicken: 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, zest of 1 orange, 3 tablespoons lime juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 cloves garlic minced, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro divided, For the Rice and Beans: 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed, 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 (15-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed, 1 small red onion finely chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt (for rice and beans), lime wedges for serving

Description

This Cilantro Orange Chicken with Rice and Beans recipe is a flavorful and vibrant dish that combines citrus-marinated chicken with aromatic cilantro, served over a bed of savory rice and beans. Perfect for a wholesome and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, zest of 1 orange, 3 tablespoons lime juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 cloves garlic minced, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro divided,

For the Rice and Beans:

1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed, 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 (15-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed, 1 small red onion finely chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt (for rice and beans), lime wedges for serving

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Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine orange juice, orange zest, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper, and half of the cilantro. Add chicken, coat well, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
Prepare the Rice and Beans: Heat olive oil in a saucepan, toast rice, add chicken broth, simmer for 15 minutes, then stir in black beans and salt.
Cook the Chicken: Grill or pan-sear marinated chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through.
Serve: Slice chicken and serve over rice and beans. Top with remaining cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, reserve 2 tablespoons of marinade to drizzle over the cooked dish.
You can use brown rice instead of white rice, but adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop, Grilling
Cuisine: Latin American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with rice and beans
Calories: 480
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 46 g
Fiber: 8 g
Protein: 39 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg