Cuban Chicken With Yellow Rice

Chef Petunia's Note:

A wonderful one dish meal that the entire family will enjoy. Beautiful presentation with the yellow rice, green peas and red peppers.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 chicken breasts
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 1/2 cups hot water
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 1 (10 ounce) package yellow rice
• 1/2 lb frozen peas, do not thaw
• 2 roasted red peppers, chopped

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large deep skillet over med-high heat. Add chicken and brown on both sides until golden and almost done. Remove to a plate, sprinkle with salt and pepper and keep warm.
2. Pour water into skillet and add garlic. Bring to a boil and add rice and stir. Add chicken back to pan on top of rice and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat. Cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
3. Spoon peas and roasted red pepper over top. Cover again and cook 3-5 more minutes.

Reviews

[Jenna Boone]

My family loved this meal. It came out wonderful and they have already requested that I make it again soon. I didn't change anything about the recipe, but it was perfect just the way it is.

[cwblue2001]

Excellent, reminded us of our trip to cuba! Used thighs instead of breasts, and put in raw orange, and yellow peppers instead! Will be added to our favourites. Thanks!

[Charmie777]

This came together really well. I used bone in breasts, so it took a while longer to cook, but the flavor was really good! Served with some good hot sauce!