KIRSTEN'S CUBAN CHICKEN AND RICE
I am half Cuban, and I remember my grandmother making this dish for us every time she came to visit. I have scoured the internet for different recipes, finally settling on this one that I have made my own. It is a spicier, warm-your-soul version that is full of flavor and a hit every time I make it!
Provided by LucyLoo224
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Season both sides of the chicken pieces in salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a wide nonstick pot over medium heat. Add chicken, and brown for 8 to 10 minutes per side, working in batches if necessary. Remove to a plate.
- Add onion and saute until it just starts to turn brown, about 7 minutes. Add sazon, sofrito, garlic, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, thyme, adobo, turmeric, and cayenne pepper; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice and stir until all grains are coated with oil and spices. Return the chicken to the pan, then add chicken broth, chiles, and olives. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to low. Cook, without lifting the lid, until all liquid is absorbed, rice is tender, and chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 117.7 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 43.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1374.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
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MD Rahul Khan
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Hawaa Abasi
[email protected]This dish is not worth the effort. The chicken was tough and the rice was mushy.
Md Tawhidul islam
[email protected]This recipe is way too complicated. I ended up giving up and ordering takeout.
amine lach
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Madhav kawar
[email protected]This dish is a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to give it more flavor.
Yeasmin Sultana
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Cuban food, but this dish was surprisingly good. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked just right.
BONNIE VENTURE
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to introduce people to Cuban food. It's easy to make and very flavorful.
Sergio Bonilla (Gypsy)
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Jessie Montgomery
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The chicken and rice are both cooked to perfection, and the flavors are amazing.
Laiba Mehmood
[email protected]I'm not a fan of raisins, so I omitted them from the recipe. The dish was still delicious, but I think it would have been even better with the raisins.
fadhil oyombe
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection.
Nivlek Waiganjo
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The chicken was tender and the rice was fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
suki
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful.
ARandomBoy
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Cuban food, but this dish was surprisingly good. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked just right.
Eduardo Portillo
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken and rice were both cooked to perfection, and the flavors were amazing.
John Maina Wambugu
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Habiba Bashandy
[email protected]This Cuban chicken and rice was a hit! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I loved the addition of the olives and raisins, which gave the dish a nice sweet and savory flavor.