Name: Dominican-inspired chicken & rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 Tbsp fresh orange juice; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 ½ tsp dried oregano; ¼ tsp paprika; 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro; 1 ½ Tbsp fresh lime juice; Pinch of salt; 1 tsp olive oil; 1 red bell pepper, diced; ½ small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 Tbsp tomato paste; 2 Tbsp sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives; 1 Tbsp capers, drained; 2 cups cooked brown rice; 1 can (15 oz) no-salt-added black beans with liquid; ¼ tsp ground cumin; ¼ tsp garlic powder; Pinch of salt; 1 ripe avocado, sliced; Lime wedges, for serving

Preparation

If the chicken breasts are large or thick, slice them horizontally into thinner cutlets. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, 2 tsp olive oil, salt and black pepper. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
While the chicken marinates, stir together the cilantro, lime juice and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until the thickest portion reaches 165°F. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
While the chicken rests, heat 1 tsp of olive oil in the same skillet, then add the bell pepper and sliced onion. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until they begin to soften. Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring to coat the vegetables. Stir in the olives and capers. Add the 2 cups cooked brown rice and stir until evenly coated with the tomato mixture and heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the black beans. Heat undrained black beans, cumin, garlic powder and a pinch of salt in a saucepan over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes or in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes.
Slice the chicken.
Divide the seasoned brown rice among four bowls. Top with the seasoned black beans, sliced chicken and avocado.
Spoon the cilantro-lime finish over the bowls and serve with lime wedges.

Dominican-inspired chicken & rice

Ingredients

For the chicken:

For the cilantro-lime finish:

For the seasoned rice:

For the seasoned black beans:

For the bowls:

Preparation

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