HONDURAN CHICKEN & RICE

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Make and share this Honduran Chicken & Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, rinsed and patted dry (about 2 pounds)
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
3 jarred piquillo peppers, seeded and chopped or 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 roma tomatoes, halved, seeded and chopped (plum tomatoes)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup basmati rice
1 1/4 teaspoons sazon seasoning (1 small packet Goya brand or Sazon Dry Spice Mix)
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
hot sauce, to taste (Crystal or Frank's)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 cup plain yogurt, for serving
lime zest (optional)

Steps:

  • Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. In a large straight-sided skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until rippling. Sear the chicken thighs, turning once, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Drain half the oil from the pan and return the pan to the heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, piquillos, garlic, tomatoes, Espelette and bay leaves and cook, stirring, until the onion begins to brown, 6-8 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until it begins to caramelize, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the rice, Sazón and saffron and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock, season with salt, pepper and hot sauce, stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and nestle the chicken thighs skin side up in the rice. (Try not to submerge the skin, so it stays crisp as the rice cooks.) Cook, partially covered, until the rice has absorbed the liquid and the chicken is cooked through, 25-30 minutes. If the chicken skin is not crisp, place the pan under a hot broiler until the chicken is crispy and golden brown on top.
  • To serve, remove the bay leaves, sprinkle the cilantro and parsley over the rice and gently stir to incorporate. Serve directly from the pan, with the yogurt sprinkled with lime zest and the bottle of hot sauce on the side.

Pak Khan
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This is a great recipe for a family meal.


Art Castanuela
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is worth it.


Sagor 24 bd channel
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The sauce was creamy and flavorful, with a nice balance of spices.


Sahazad Khan
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The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful.


Lisa Hickman
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Overall, this was a delicious and satisfying meal that I would definitely make again.


Lindsay Machai
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said the chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely make this again, but I will use less chili powder next time.


Ali Warraich
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. I also think it would be better with a side of beans or vegetables.


Della Montanez
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The sauce was also delicious, with a nice kick of spice. I will definitely be making this again.


Azan Nasir
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The sauce was also delicious, with a nice complexity of flavors. I served it with a side of black beans a


Yaniyah Cruz
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I'm not a fan of Honduran food, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. The sauce was also delicious, with a nice balance of spices. I will


Lorien Jones-Burmeister
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I especially loved the sauce, which was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kisakye Grace
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said the chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely make this again, but I will use less chili powder next time.


Rafayel Fardin
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. I also think it would be better with a side of beans or vegetables.


Mostfijul rahman
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The sauce was also delicious, with a nice kick of spice. I will definitely be making this again.


Lutfur nahar Mukty
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The sauce was also delicious, with a nice balance of spices. I served it with a side of black beans and a


Ayesha Mirza
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I'm not usually a fan of Honduran food, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I especially loved the sauce, which was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this ag


Abdrahim Sofyan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the ingredients were easy to find. I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


ayesha sabbir
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The chicken was cooked through but still moist, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The sauce was also delicious, with just the right amount of spice. I served it with a side of bean


Angela Esiron
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This Honduran Chicken and Rice dish was an absolute delight! The chicken was tender and juicy, while the rice was flavorful and fluffy. I especially loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice pop of color and crunch. Overall, this was a