Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Citrus Chicken w/ brown rice and pineapple

Okay, Okay... I have no photo of this. I forgot to take the picture... Yes, I deserve to be shot.

BUT it is a very very yummy recipe and next time I make it, I will take a photo.



Citrus lime chicken w/ bell pepper brown rice and grilled pineapple

CHICKEN
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp of olive oil
2 cloves of garlic – chopped fine
4 oz of Orange Juice
Juice of 2 limes
Zest of 1 lime
1/8 of Adobo seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients except chicken, whisk together until combined. Add chicken and let marinade for 15/20 minutes. Grill on barbeque or grill pan for about 12-15 minutes, cooking each side for about 5-7 minutes.

RICE
½ medium white onion – finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic – finely chopped
1 tbsp of olive oil
1 cup of brown rice
½ cup of mixed bell peppers – chopped into bite size pieces
1 ½ cup of chicken stock
2 oz of orange juice
1/8 of tsp of Adobo
Ground pepper to taste

Heat olive oil in a sauce pan on high, when hot, add onions and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes. Add brown rice, stir. Add chicken stock and Orange Juice. Stir thoroughly. Add Adobo, bell peppers and ground pepper. Bring to a boil, once boiling, turn down to medium low and cover. Let simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.

PINEAPPLE
1 whole pineapple – sliced into large rings
Vegetable oil – to brush pineapple

Take pineapple slice, brush lightly with vegetable oil and place on hot grill around the edges. Cook for about 7-10 minutes, until tender and warmed through.

SERVES 3 or 4

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh, my husband would love this! Thanks for posting, even without a picture!

The NY Wooden Spoon said...

Its really tasty... And super simple.