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Spanish Chicken

A flavorful and hearty Spanish-inspired chicken and rice dish, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 medium bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3.75 cups water
  • 0.75 cups light beer
  • 2 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • 1 packet sazon seasoning
  • 6 oz frozen mixed vegetables
  • 2.25 cups uncooked long grain white rice
  • 2 tsp kosher salt

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, and cilantro until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add water, beer, tomato sauce, chicken bouillon, sazon seasoning, and browned chicken back into the skillet. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
  6. Add frozen vegetables and rice to the skillet. Stir well and bring to a boil.
  7. Cover again, reduce heat to very low, and cook for an additional 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  8. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Notes

This dish is best enjoyed with a side of crusty bread or a fresh salad.