Meal Prep - Chimichurri Chicken And Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- Chicken breast1 ½ lb
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Avocado oil1 tbsp
- Garlic · minced1 tbsp
- Onion · diced½ cups
- Rice1 ¼ cups
- Oregano · dried2 tsp
- Cumin1 tsp
- Chicken broth3 cups
- Parsley · finely chopped⅔ cups
- Cilantro · finely chopped½ cups
- Bell pepper · diced1
- Apple cider vinegar2 tbsp
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with oil, add the chicken cubes and season with salt and pepper as they sear.
- Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes, then remove it from the pan. It does not need to be fully cooked.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add oil to the skillet, then cook the garlic and onion for 2 to 4 minutes until caramelized.
- Add the uncooked rice, dried oregano and cumin, and stir so every grain is coated. Cook for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, return the chicken to the pan and bring to a light simmer. Cover and cook for about 30 minutes, until the rice is cooked through.
- Once the rice is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed, remove from the heat and stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Summarized from Fit Men Cook's video. Watch it for the details.
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