Olive Chicken with Brown Rice

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Ingredients

• 2-4 Chicken breasts or thighs
• 2 cups brown rice,
• Marinade: 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp ginger, freshly chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Parsley prigs
• Bunch of scallions, chopped
• 1 cup kalamata olives

Instructions

1. Cook brown rice ahead of time in a rice cooker (reduces time in front of stove!) OR bring 4 cups of water to boil with rice, then reduce heat and simmer for 60 minutes.
2. Prepare marinade in a large bowl and then add chicken.
3. Refrigerate for 45 minutes if possible.
4. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan, add chicken and remaining marinade, and sauté for 5 minutes each side.
5. Add scallions and olives, and continue to cook until chicken is tender.
6. Add brown rice to pan and stir. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories

1811 cal

Fat

119 g

Carbs

115 g

Protein

72 g

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