Grilled Organic Chicken Breast Recipe
yellow spanish rice, tomatoes, poblanos, onions, bacon, asparagus, avocado-lime aioli, hatch chile salsa verde
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Yellow Spanish Rice
Vegetables
Salsa Verde
Method
Prepare the Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Add the organic chicken breasts and coat them well. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Grill the Chicken
Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest.
Cook the Yellow Spanish Rice
- 3
- 4
Cook the Rice
Add the long grain rice and saffron threads to the saucepan, stirring to combine. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Prepare the Vegetables
- 5
- 6
Sauté the Vegetables
In the same skillet, add the diced poblano peppers, diced onion, and asparagus. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 7
Combine with Bacon
Add the crispy bacon back to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables and mix well.
Make the Salsa Verde
- 8
Assemble the Dish
- 9
Plate the Chicken and Rice
On a plate, serve a portion of yellow Spanish rice, topped with grilled organic chicken breast. Arrange the sautéed vegetables around the chicken.
- 10
Add Avocado-Lime Aioli
In a small bowl, mix the mashed avocado with lime juice and serve a dollop on the side.
- 11
Drizzle with Salsa Verde
Finish by drizzling the hatch chile salsa verde over the chicken and vegetables.
