Arroz de Braga

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups rice
• 1 pgk bacon, 1/2” pieces
• 2 chicken breasts, cubed
• 2 cups peperroni slices, cut in half
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups green cabbage, chopped
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• Salt & Pepper
• Parsley or green onions, for garnish

Marinade

• 2 cups Lemon Juice
• 2 TBSP Sea Salt
• 2 TBSP Ground Pepper

Directions

1. Marinate chicken in Lemon juice, pepper and sea salt on counter for 20-30 mins
2. Place chicken broth in sauce pan on low heat
3. Cook bacon on med-high heat until crispy
4. Use slotted spoon to move to plate with paper towel. For lower-fat option, discard
5. 1/2 the bacon grease.
6. Add chicken to remaining bacon grease and brown on all sides, about 2-3 mins
7. Add Garlic and Pepperoni, cook 2 mins
8. Add onions, cook 3 mins
9. Add diced tomatoes and bacon, stir to combine
10. Add Rice and warmed chicken broth, stir to ensure all rice is in liquid
11. Cover and cook for 10 mins
12. Check for taste, add salt and/or pepper as needed
13. Continue to cook 5 mins
14. Add cabbage, do not stir. Cover and cook for 7-10 mins until cabbage is done.
15. Remove from heat, stir and serve
16. Garnish with Parsley or Green Onions

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