KIRSTEN'S CUBAN CHICKEN AND RICE
I am half Cuban, and I remember my grandmother making this dish for us every time she came to visit. I have scoured the internet for different recipes, finally settling on this one that I have made my own. It is a spicier, warm-your-soul version that is full of flavor and a hit every time I make it!
Provided by LucyLoo224
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Season both sides of the chicken pieces in salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a wide nonstick pot over medium heat. Add chicken, and brown for 8 to 10 minutes per side, working in batches if necessary. Remove to a plate.
- Add onion and saute until it just starts to turn brown, about 7 minutes. Add sazon, sofrito, garlic, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, thyme, adobo, turmeric, and cayenne pepper; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice and stir until all grains are coated with oil and spices. Return the chicken to the pan, then add chicken broth, chiles, and olives. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to low. Cook, without lifting the lid, until all liquid is absorbed, rice is tender, and chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 117.7 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 43.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1374.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
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yakubu clement
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Ilyas Malik
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cuban food, but this dish was surprisingly good! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I especially liked the plantains, which added a nice sweetness to the dish.
Grace Elks
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I especially liked the plantains, which added a nice sweetness to the dish.
Xhrisisrael Israel
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would make it again, but I would use less spice next time.
Abrar Tangi
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Atike Islam
[email protected]This was a really easy recipe to follow, and the dish turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Muhammad Tabish
[email protected]I thought this dish was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the rice was bland. I think I would have liked it more if I had used more spices.
Still sick being with you
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Mary Carmack
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cuban food, but this dish was surprisingly good! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I especially liked the plantains, which added a nice sweetness to the dish.
ZacAttack 247
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I especially liked the plantains, which added a nice sweetness to the dish.
Kashan Ashfaq
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would make it again, but I would use less spice next time.
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[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Dean Rattray
[email protected]This was a really easy recipe to follow, and the dish turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Jhon RRR
[email protected]I thought this dish was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the rice was bland. I think I would have liked it more if I had used more spices.
Irum Nazakat
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Mbilal Jani
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Cuban food, but this dish was surprisingly good! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I especially liked the plantains, which added a nice sweetness to the dish.
Nasrullah Ullah
[email protected]This Cuban chicken and rice is incredibly flavorful and delicious! The chicken is perfectly cooked and tender, and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. I love the combination of spices and the hint of sweetness from the plantains. I will definitely be m