Description
This Cilantro Orange Chicken with Rice and Beans recipe is a flavorful and vibrant dish that combines zesty citrus flavors with tender chicken, hearty beans, and fluffy rice. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Marinade:
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Chicken and Assembly:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- Extra cilantro and orange wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, cilantro, lime juice, honey, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate the chicken in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sear the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Prepare the Beans: In the same skillet, add black beans and a splash of marinade, cook until warmed through.
- Assemble: Plate rice, top with chicken, spoon beans alongside, and garnish with cilantro and orange wedges.
Notes
- For added flavor, grill the chicken instead of pan-searing.
- This recipe also works well with chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Latin-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with rice and beans
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
