Follow these steps for perfect results
frying chicken
cut up
oil
butter
salt
pepper
uncooked rice
chopped onion
chopped
chopped green pepper
chopped
clove garlic
minced
tomato paste
canned tomatoes
canned mushrooms
boiling water
Cut up the frying chicken into pieces.
Heat oil and butter in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
Fry the chicken pieces in the hot oil and butter until they are delicately browned on all sides.
Remove the browned chicken from the pan and set aside.
Add salt, pepper, and uncooked rice to the oil and butter remaining in the pan.
Fry the rice mixture until it turns golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Add chopped onion, chopped green pepper, minced garlic, and tomato paste to the pan.
Stir in canned tomatoes and canned mushrooms.
Pour in boiling water and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Return the browned chicken pieces to the pan, placing them on top of the rice and vegetable mixture.
Cover the pan tightly and reduce the heat to low.
Simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the rice is cooked through.
Expert advice for the best results
For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made a day in advance.
Serve in a bowl, garnished with cilantro.
Serve with a side of warm tortillas.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream.
Pinot Noir or Beaujolais
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