Olga'S Panamanian Chicken And Rice

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   ["Mix marinade ingredients and put in cut up chicken to marinate for half an hour or so. Meanwhile grate the carrot, and chop the pepper, onion, garlic and olive.

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   Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and add bay leaf and onion. Fry onion gently till it softens. Add grated carrot and mild hot pepper and saute till softened. Add garlic, stir quickly, and turn up the heat.", "Push veg aside to make a space in the pan. Add another tbsp. of oil, and when it is hot, lift the chicken out of the marinade (you can use a slotted spoon or your hand) and put it in the pan and allow to sit until it is seared. When it gets a nice sear on one side, stir it around and into the vegetables and allow to cook through.", "Then stir in any remaining marinade and tomato paste. When it is sizzling nicely, add cooked rice and 1/4 c broth or water and stir to break up rice. (If using uncooked rice, stir it in to fry a bit and add the larger amount of water, and allow to cook till done).", "Stir in green olives, capers, and pimiento. When rice is warmed through and flavors have melded, add green peas, cover and turn off heat. Let sit in covered pan for five minutes or so till peas are lightly cooked (but still green). Add cilantro before serving."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.