Arroz Con Pollo

Posted for ZWT7- Central and South America. This is a recipe from Panama that I found on the internet.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 1 chicken and rice dish

Ingredients

• 1  chicken, cut in 8 pieces
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  sweet bell pepper, chopped
• 2  onions, peeled and chopped
• 1  tomatoes, diced
• 1 1⁄2 cups rice
• 3  cups water
•  saffron (bijol can be used)

Directions

1. Fry chopped onions, sweet pepper, tomato and garlic in a little bit of olive oil.
2. Add water, a pinch of saffron or a pinch of bijol, chicken, and washed rice.
3. Cover and cook over a low flame until done, stirring once or twice during cooking.
4. This will take about 50 minutes- make sure chicken and rice are done.