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Spanish Chicken and Rice

A flavorful Spanish-inspired chicken and rice dish cooked with vegetables, olives, and spices for a hearty meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 pieces boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 unit medium bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3.75 cups water
  • 0.75 cups light beer
  • 2 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • 1 packet Sazon
  • 6 oz frozen mixed vegetables
  • 2.25 cups uncooked long grain white rice
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons alcaparrado

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Place onion, bell pepper, garlic, and cilantro in a food processor to chop finely.
  2. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
  3. Season chicken thighs with salt and sauté until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken and set aside.
  5. Add remaining olive oil and sauté onions, peppers, garlic, and cilantro for 5 minutes.
  6. Add water, beer, tomato sauce, chicken bouillon, sazon, chicken, and salt. Bring to a boil.
  7. Place browned chicken back into the pot, add frozen mixed vegetables, alcaparrado, and rice.
  8. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
  9. Turn off heat and let sit covered for an additional 10 minutes.
  10. Remove lid and fluff rice with a fork before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for family dinners and offers a delightful blend of spices and hearty ingredients.
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