Spanish Chicken and Rice Recipe

Name: Spanish Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 whole chicken legs (thighs and drumsticks); 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; adobo seasoning; 1 cup onion, chopped; ¾ cup green pepper, finely diced; 1 link chorizo sausage, sliced; 3 cups water; 1 (5 g) packet sazon con azafran seasoning; 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon; ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 ½ cups long grain rice, like extra long grain canilla rice

Servings: persons

6 whole chicken legs (thighs and drumsticks)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
adobo seasoning
1 cup onion, chopped
¾ cup green pepper, finely diced
1 link chorizo sausage, sliced
3 cups water
1 (5 g) packet sazon con azafran seasoning
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 ½ cups long grain rice, like extra long grain canilla rice

1
Season the chicken legs with Adobo.
2
Heat the oil in a large heavy pan or pot (use one with a fitted lid for use later in the process).
3
Add the chicken and brown on all sides.
4
Remove chicken to a platter and set aside.
5
Stir in the garlic, onion, pepper and chorizo and cook for about 5 minutes or until onion and pepper are tender.
6
Add rice and cook for 1 minute while stirring.
7
Add water, sazon seasoning and bouillion and bring to a boil.
8
Add the chicken and cilatro stir and cover.
9
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes (or until rice is tender).
10
Serve and enjoy!
11
You can also garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 whole chicken legs (thighs and drumsticks), 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, minced, adobo seasoning, and more.

Yes, Spanish 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.

Spanish Chicken and Rice

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