PUERTO RICAN STYLE CHICKEN AND RICE

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A quick, easy and delicious one-pot meal from Joel Rodriguez, executive chef at San Juan's Ajili Mojili.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 green bell pepper, medium, seeded and cut into cubes
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 onion, small. peeled and quartered
1 small tomatoes, cored and cut into quarters
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, plus
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, for garnish (divided use)
1/2 cubanelle pepper, seeded and cubed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb skinless chicken breast, skin removed (two breast halves, bone-in)
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
1/2 cup beer (may substitute wine or stock)
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup pimiento, slicd (sweet)

Steps:

  • Place bell pepper, garlic, onion, tomato, 1/2 cup cilantro and cubanelle pepper in a blender or food processor; blend until mixed (you have now made sofrito).
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Brown chicken on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and saute 1 minute.
  • Add the beer, sofrito (vegetable mixture) and 1/2 cup water.
  • Bring to a simmer, lower the heat and cook 15 minutes. Do not let the liquid come to a boil.
  • Add the peas and pimentos and cook 5 more minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cilantro and serve.

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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always so tender and flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Lee Muller
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of the chicken and the rice, and the sofrito adds so much flavor.


Nazanin Sarwari
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I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the rice was perfectly fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohamed Mahmoud Abdalla
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This dish is a staple in my household. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the way the chicken and rice soak up all the flavor from the sofrito.


Asghar D
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always so tender and flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


dark angel
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of the chicken and the rice, and the sofrito adds so much flavor.


Quincy Jones
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I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the rice was perfectly fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Tarzan Mazook
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This dish is a staple in my household. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the way the chicken and rice soak up all the flavor from the sofrito.


Amy Williams
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always so tender and flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Steve
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of the chicken and the rice, and the sofrito adds so much flavor.


Tekisha Barton
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I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the rice was perfectly fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Zonia shotra Shotra
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This dish is a staple in my household. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the way the chicken and rice soak up all the flavor from the sofrito.


Yourgay Salgado
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always so tender and flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ranawana Niroshini Withanage
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This is one of my favorite Puerto Rican dishes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of the chicken and the rice, and the sofrito adds so much flavor.


JELISHA SMITH
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was so moist and juicy, and the rice was perfectly fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Christiana Stinson
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so flavorful and tender, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


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