Belizean Red Beans and Rice with Chicken
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- Serves 4
- Cooks in 60 mins (15m prep + 45m cook)
- Difficulty: easy
- Tastes:
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Estimated nutrition per serving
belizean red beans and rice with chicken
local_grocery_store Ingredients
restaurant_menu Method
- 1.Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 2.Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3.Stir in the kidney beans, chicken broth, thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4.Meanwhile, combine the rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- 5.Serve the chicken and beans over the rice and enjoy!
lightbulb_outline Tips
- For extra flavor, try using homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought.
- If you like your food spicy, feel free to add more cayenne pepper to the dish.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.