Spicy Chicken and Rice

Ingredients

• •4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
• •1 cup long-grain rice
• •1 medium onion, chopped
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 bell pepper, diced
• •1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• •1 cup chicken broth
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
• •1 tsp paprika
• •1 tsp cumin
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.

3. 3

   Add the chicken to the skillet, cooking for 5-6 minutes until browned on all sides.

4. 4

   Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add chopped onion, garlic, and diced bell pepper, sautéing until soft.

5. 5

   Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and hot sauce, bringing the mixture to a simmer.

6. 6

   Add the browned chicken back into the skillet, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.

7. 7

   While the chicken simmers, cook the rice according to package instructions.

8. 8

   Serve the spicy chicken over the rice, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.