Cookwith - Boogaloo-Inspired Spicy Soul Stew

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tbsp kosher salt (for brine)
• 6 cups water (for brine)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (seeded for less heat)
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 cups diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (plus more for garnish)
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt and pepper to taste