CUBAN CHICKEN AND RICE

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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons canola oil
One 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium yellow onion, chopped, divided
1 green bell pepper, chopped, divided
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chile powder
3 cups long grain rice
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
3/4 cup olives stuffed with pimentos, drained
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy bottom pot over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add to the pot, and brown in batches on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a plate. To the pot, add half the onions and half the green peppers (reserve remaining half for another use, such as Round 2 Recipe Black Bean and Pork Stew). Cook until softened, about 3 minutes, and then add the garlic and chile powder and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the rice and let it toast for 2 minutes. Add 4 cups water, tomato sauce, and olives and give it a stir. Put the chicken back into the pot. Bring it to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender, 30 to 35 minutes. (Reserve 2 cups rice for another use, such as Round 2 Recipe Rice Cakes with Creamy Cilantro Sauce.) Serve garnished with cilantro.

Umar Rao
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful.


Orandel Anderson
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked it more if it had more spices.


Chomunorwa Kuzozviranga
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and flavorful, and the rice is always cooked perfectly. It's one of my go-to meals when I'm short on time.


Semuddu Robert
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was juicy and the rice was flavorful. It was also very easy to make, which is always a plus.


Tabarok Hossaun
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken and rice, but this recipe changed my mind! The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


mosqo_yt chikna
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Wow! This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and moist, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The spices really came together to create a delicious and satisfying meal.


MrJPII
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This Cuban Chicken and Rice is an absolute delight! The chicken is incredibly flavorful and juicy, while the rice is perfectly cooked and fluffy. The combination of spices and herbs gives the dish a wonderful depth of flavor that is sure to impress.