Puerto Rican Style Chicken And Rice Recipe

Name: Puerto Rican Style Chicken And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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)

Servings: persons

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)

1
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).
2
Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
3
Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Brown chicken on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and saute 1 minute.
5
Add the beer, sofrito (vegetable mixture) and 1/2 cup water.
6
Bring to a simmer, lower the heat and cook 15 minutes. Do not let the liquid come to a boil.
7
Add the peas and pimentos and cook 5 more minutes.
8
Add salt and pepper to taste.
9
Sprinkle with remaining cilantro and serve.

525

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Puerto Rican Style Chicken And Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Puerto Rican Style Chicken And Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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