Minutes Prep time: 15
Minutes Total time: 50
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Intermediate
1 cubanelle pepper, finely chopped
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 small cloves garlic, minced
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/2 cup pitted green olives, halved
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 packet (0.17 oz each) sazon with coriander and annatto seasoning blend
2 teaspoons adobo seasoning blend
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 3 1/2 lb chicken, cut into 12 pieces, skin removed from legs, thighs, and breasts
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
3-1/2 cups water
1 can (8 oz each) Hunt's® Tomato Sauce
2 cups long-grain white rice
Nutrition information
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 64 mg | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 61 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 163 mg | 54% |
| Total Fat | 31 g | 48% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 27% |
| Calories | 767 kcal | 38% |
| Sodium | 1744 mg | 73% |
| Protein | 56 g | 112% |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g | 38% |
| Sugars | 4 g | 0 |
| Vitamin C | 11 mg | 18% |
In a large bowl, stir together cubanelle, onion, garlic, celery, olives, lime juice, sazon packet, adobo seasoning, salt, oregano, and pepper. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Let marinade 15 to 20 minutes.
In a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed lidded pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sugar and cook until it caramelizes and turns brown, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove just the chicken from marinade and add to pot, being careful not to splash oil. Cover and lower heat to medium. Cook, stirring once or twice, until chicken is browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Add vegetables and marinade to pot and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until veggies are softened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Add water and tomato sauce to pot and stir well. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Add rice and return to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook until most of the water is evaporated, about 7 minutes. stirring often to prevent sticking.
Reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer 15 minutes. Uncover and stir chicken and rice from bottom of pot. Recover and continue to simmer until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 5 to 10 additional minutes.
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