Embark on a culinary adventure to the vibrant streets of Cuba with our tantalizing Cuban Baked Chicken recipe. This delectable dish takes you on a journey of flavors with its succulent chicken nestled amidst a colorful array of sweet peppers and aromatic yellow rice. But that's not all! Our article presents a delightful collection of Cuban-inspired recipes that will transport your taste buds to the heart of this Caribbean gem. From the irresistible Cuban Sandwich bursting with savory flavors to the refreshing Mojito cocktail, each recipe captures the essence of Cuban cuisine. Get ready to spice up your kitchen with these authentic and delectable Cuban dishes.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CUBAN CHICKEN AND RICE
Provided by Sandra Lee
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy bottom pot over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add to the pot, and brown in batches on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a plate. To the pot, add half the onions and half the green peppers (reserve remaining half for another use, such as Round 2 Recipe Black Bean and Pork Stew). Cook until softened, about 3 minutes, and then add the garlic and chile powder and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the rice and let it toast for 2 minutes. Add 4 cups water, tomato sauce, and olives and give it a stir. Put the chicken back into the pot. Bring it to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender, 30 to 35 minutes. (Reserve 2 cups rice for another use, such as Round 2 Recipe Rice Cakes with Creamy Cilantro Sauce.) Serve garnished with cilantro.
EASY CHICKEN AND YELLOW RICE
Easy to make chicken and yellow rice, served just like at your local Spanish restaurant.
Provided by Noty661
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Bring water and chicken bouillon to a boil in a large skillet. Add chicken breasts and bell pepper; simmer over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Remove chicken and pour remaining broth into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Stir rice, plus the included seasoning packet, and olive oil into broth. Arrange chicken breast over rice and season with black pepper and poultry seasoning.
- Bake in the preheated oven until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 45 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.9 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 44.9 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1205.4 mg, Sugar 2 g
CUBAN CHICKEN WITH YELLOW RICE
A wonderful one dish meal that the entire family will enjoy. Beautiful presentation with the yellow rice, green peas and red peppers.
Provided by Chef Petunia
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large deep skillet over med-high heat. Add chicken and brown on both sides until golden and almost done. Remove to a plate, sprinkle with salt and pepper and keep warm.
- Pour water into skillet and add garlic. Bring to a boil and add rice and stir. Add chicken back to pan on top of rice and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat. Cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Spoon peas and roasted red pepper over top. Cover again and cook 3-5 more minutes.
CUBAN-STYLE YELLOW RICE
Yellow rice is a staple in the Caribbean because of its beautiful color and flavor. Being Cuban, our household often served yellow rice. It's traditional to garnish yellow rice with pimentos, but I don't like them so I don't. Serve yellow rice with Cuban-style roast pork, or add cooked chicken pieces while cooking the rice to make Arroz con Pollo.
Provided by Mombabe
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the rice in a sieve and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. Shake sieve to remove excess water from rice.
- Place rice in a large saucepan with a tightly fitting lid and add water. Stir in the onion, salt, annatto powder, paprika, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover pan, and simmer. After cooking for 10 minutes, gently stir the peas into the rice. Cook until all the water is evaporated and the rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes longer. Serve garnished with pimento slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 205.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
BAKED CUBAN CHICKEN
This recipe was inspired by a take-out restaurant in Florida and perfected by my mother. For all of you who are looking for a different way to have your chicken, try this recipe! A favorite in this household. Serve with rice and peas or quartered roast potatoes.
Provided by misskim
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 2h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place chicken pieces in a large bowl. Add onion, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, allspice, onion powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat oil in a large skillet. Add chicken pieces, reserving marinade in the bowl. Pan-fry chicken until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Pour reserved marinade on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 87.2 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 217.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
Tips
- Use a whole chicken: This will give you more flavor and juiciness than using chicken breasts or thighs alone.
- Cut the chicken into 8 pieces: This will help it cook evenly.
- Season the chicken liberally: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Brown the chicken in a skillet: This will help to develop flavor and color.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish: Add the sweet peppers and onions to the baking dish along with the chicken.
- Bake the chicken: Bake the chicken in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Make the yellow rice: While the chicken is baking, make the yellow rice according to the package directions.
- Serve the chicken and rice: Serve the chicken and rice together, garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.
Conclusion
This Cuban baked chicken with sweet peppers and yellow rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is moist and flavorful, the peppers and onions are tender and sweet, and the yellow rice is fluffy and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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