Chicken and Yellow Rice

By deanarrca

Authentic Cuban American Recipes: Chicken and Yellow Rice, Cuban Bread, and Cuban Sandwich
http://deenyssimplejoys.blogspot.com/2008/09/authentic-cuban-american-chicken-and.html

Ingredients

• Yellow Rice:
• 3 lbs. chicken pieces, cut up
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cored seeded & diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 envelope Vigo coloring, (or annatto oil)
• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 4 cups water

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

Peel, smash and mince garlic. Mix minced garlic with oregano, salt, pepper and olive oil.

Rub the chicken pieces all over with the garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Marinate, covered at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

Then Grill Chicken. The Chicken is most authentic and best grilled, but you can also pan fry or bake.

To Pan fry and bake.
Heat a large frying pan preferably a non-stick coated one and add a little olive oil. Brown the chicken pieces over medium heat until golden brown about 3 minutes per side Then bake in a 350 degree oven about 45 minutes or till cooked through.

Serve over Yellow Rice.

Yellow Rice Directions:
Heat a 4-quart heavy covered pot and add the oil, garlic, onion, and bell pepper. Saute for a few minutes until the vegetables are tender. Add the remaining ingredients, cover, and simmer over low heat 20 to 25 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absobed.

Notes:

Annatto Oil
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup annatto seeds
Combine the oil and seeds in a small saucepan. Gently cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. The oil will have a strong red-orange color. Strain oil and store in the refrigerator.

Use about 1 to 2 Tablespoons per rice recipe if using in place of VIGO seasoning and coloring packet.