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Cuban-Style Arroz con Pollo
with fried plantains
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesOver 30g protein
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
Jimmy Shay
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 15½ oz. Black Beans
- 8 fl. oz. Tomato Sauce
- 8 oz. Sliced Plantains
- 6 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 3 oz. Peas
- 2 tsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
- 2 tsp. Portuguese Piri Piri Blend
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Nutrition (per serving) oOAr4X3y
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Calories530
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Carbohydrates67g
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Net Carbs62g
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Fat11g
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Protein38g
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Sodium1900mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Colander/Strainer
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Cook the Chicken and Peppers
Pat chicken dry. Season all over with 1/2 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add chicken and diced peppers to hot pan. Stir occasionally until golden-brown and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes. -
2 Add the Sauce
Add tomato sauce, chile and cumin rub, piri piri seasoning (to taste), and peas to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir occasionally until sauce has slightly thickened, 5-7 minutes.Remove from burner.While sauce cooks, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Plantains
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add plantains and a pinch of salt to hot pan.Stir occasionally until golden-brown, 2-3 minutes per side.Remove from burner.While plantains cook, continue recipe. -
4 Heat Rice and Finish Dish
Drain and rinse beans in a colander/strainer.
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging.Place rice, beans, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in a microwave-safe bowl.Microwave uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Fluff rice with a fork.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, serving rice with plantains and chicken mixture. Bon appétit!
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