Josephine’s Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 1
Josephine's Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice - flavorful and hearty rice dish
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hr

Ready In

1 hr 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 chicken drumsticks
1 small onion , chopped
1/2 cup pitted green olives
2 tablespoons capers
1 can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons shortening
2 tablespoons achiote seed
4 cups boiling water
4 cups uncooked jasmine rice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
5
Calories
787
Sugar
4g
Fat
32g
Josephine's Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice is a classic rice dish that has been passed down through generations in Puerto Rican households. This hearty meal is perfect for a family dinner and is easy to make in large quantities. The unique combination of olives, capers, and achiote-infused shortening create a flavorful sauce that is poured over browned chicken drumsticks and uncooked jasmine rice. Everything is then baked together in a large ovenproof dish, making it an ideal one-pot meal. The aroma of this dish will fill your kitchen and the taste will transport you to the Caribbean with its bold and vibrant flavors.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat.
3.Add chicken drumsticks and cook until browned on all sides.
4.Remove chicken and set aside.
5.Add onion and olives to the skillet and sauté until onion is translucent.
6.Add capers and tomato sauce, and cook until sauce has thickened.
7.Meanwhile, in a separate skillet, melt shortening and add achiote seeds.
8.Cook until the shortening is colored red and strain off the seeds.
9.In a large ovenproof dish, combine rice, boiling water, and achiote-infused shortening.
10.Place chicken over the rice and pour tomato sauce over everything.
11.Cover dish with foil and bake for 40-45 minutes or until rice is cooked through.

PROS

Josephine’s Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice is a flavorful and hearty rice dish that’s perfect for a family dinner.

It’s easy to make and the unique combination of olives, capers, and achiote-infused shortening will tantalize your taste buds.

CONS

This dish is not particularly healthy due to its high fat content and use of shortening and browned chicken skin.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not particularly healthy, it does contain chicken, which is a good source of protein.
The olives and capers in the dish are also high in antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation and risk of chronic disease.

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