Colombian Chicken and Rice
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Porciones: 6
- 1 - 2 chicken breasts
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tbsp oil
- ⅓ cup carrots
- ⅓ cup peas
- ⅓ cup green beans
- 2 cups rice
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 4 cups water
- ½ teaspoon turmeric or achiote
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Salt to taste
- Cilantro (optional)
- Before preparing, marinate the chicken in garlic.
- Once seasoned, cut the chicken into small pieces.
- Place the chicken in a pot with oil and let it turn golden brown.
- Add the carrots, peas, and green beans.
- Sauté for 2 approximately minutes.
- Add the rice and mix all ingredients.
- Add the chicken bouillon into the water and add it to the pot.
- Add the turmeric/achiote and tomato paste.
- Add salt to taste.
- Mix everything with a wooden spoon, and let boil until the water starts evaporating.
- Apply lid and lower fire to medium heat until the grains of rice open up.
- Serve with tomato sauce and a little bit of cilantro.
Recipe by unacolombianaencalifornia.com at https://www.unacolombianaencalifornia.com/2020/08/colombian-chicken-and-rice/
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