Slow-Cooker Citrus-Herb Chicken

Name: Slow-Cooker Citrus-Herb Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 20 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 pound chicken thighs (boneless, skinless); 0.25 cup orange juice; 0.25 cup lime juice; 4 clove garlic (minced); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 1 can black beans (15 ounces, rinsed and drained); 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 1.5 cup white rice (uncooked); 3 cup water; 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric

Tender, succulent chicken slow-cooked with a bright, aromatic marinade of citrus and herbs, served alongside classic black beans and fluffy yellow rice.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 5 hr
Total: 5 hr 20 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Caribbean
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.81/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

2 pound chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
0.25 cup orange juice
0.25 cup lime juice
4 clove garlic (minced)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 can black beans (15 ounces, rinsed and drained)
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
1.5 cup white rice (uncooked)
3 cup water
0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, 4 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ground cumin, dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to create the marinade.
Place chicken thighs in a slow cooker. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2.5-3 hours, until chicken is very tender and easily shredded.
About 30 minutes before serving, prepare the yellow rice. Combine 1 1/2 cups white rice, 3 cups water or chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and ground turmeric in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until all water is absorbed and rice is tender.
Stir rinsed and drained black beans and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro into the cooked chicken in the slow cooker. Let warm through for 5 minutes.
Serve the slow-cooked citrus-herb chicken over yellow rice, with the black bean mixture. Garnish with additional fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

The cooked chicken can be shredded and served, or kept whole. Leftovers are great for tacos or grain bowls the next day.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 495
Protein: 42.1 g
Carbohydrates: 44.6 g
Fat: 16.7 g
Fiber: 6.8 g
Sodium: 680 mg
Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
Sugar: 3.1 g
Cholesterol: 120 mg