Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
3.5 lb

chicken

cut into serving pieces, rinsed and patted dry

0.5 unit

yellow onion

quartered

0.5 unit

yellow onion

thinly sliced

4 cup

chicken broth

divided

1 cup

light beer

3 tbsp

adobo seasoning

3 tbsp

worcestershire sauce

1 cup

cilantro leaf

chopped, divided

6 unit

garlic cloves

coarsely chopped

3 cup

white rice

1 cup

peas

fresh or frozen

2 unit

carrots

finely diced

8 unit

green beans

trimmed and quartered

1 cup

ketchup

1 tsp

salt

3 tbsp

unsalted butter

0.5 unit

red bell pepper

cored, seeded, ribbed and thinly sliced

0.5 unit

green bell pepper

cored, seeded, ribbed and thinly sliced

1 cup

pimento stuffed olive

Step 1
~4 min

Rinse and pat dry 3-4 lbs of chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces.

Step 2
~4 min

In a large pot or skillet, combine the chicken, 1 quartered medium yellow onion, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup light beer, 3 tablespoons adobo seasoning, 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, half of the chopped cilantro, and 6 coarsley chopped garlic cloves.

Step 3
~4 min

Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium low.

Step 4
~4 min

Cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 30-35 minutes.

Step 5
~4 min

Remove chicken to a plate and set aside to cool.

Step 6
~4 min

Remove the meat from the bones and shred it. Discard the skin and bones.

Step 7
~4 min

Strain the broth into a bowl through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the onion pieces.

Step 8
~4 min

Pour the broth into a measuring cup and add enough of the remaining 3 cups of chicken broth to equal 4 cups.

Step 9
~4 min

Return the broth to the pot and add 3 cups white rice, 1 cup peas, 2 finely diced medium carrots, 8 ounces quartered green beans, 1 cup ketchup and 1 teaspoon salt.

Step 10
~4 min

Stir well and bring to a boil.

Step 11
~4 min

Let the liquid evaporate to just below the level of the rice, about 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to low.

Step 12
~4 min

Cover and cook until the rice is tender and fully cooked, about 25 minutes.

Step 13
~4 min

Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 14
~4 min

Add 1/2 thinly sliced red bell pepper and 1/2 thinly sliced green bell pepper and 1/2 thinly sliced yellow onion, and cook until they are tender, about 8 minutes.

Step 15
~4 min

Add the shredded chicken to the veggies and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 16
~4 min

Fluff the rice with a fork and add the chicken and veggies to the rice mixture.

Step 17
~4 min

Stir in 1 cup pimento stuffed olive, sprinkle with the remaining cilantro and serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of ketchup to your preference.

Use a rice cooker for perfectly cooked rice.

Add a squeeze of lime juice for extra tanginess.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Garnish with avocado slices.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fried plantains
Black beans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Latin America

Cultural Significance

A staple dish in many Latin American countries.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Family Dinner
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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