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Josephine's Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice

By: Linda Adams  
"Savory chicken and rice side dish that will compliment any table, and will be loved by your family."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 5 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pitted green olives
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoons shortening
  • 2 tablespoons achiote seed
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 4 cups uncooked jasmine rice

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan saute chicken, onions, olives and capers over medium heat. Pour in a little juice from the olives to add more olive flavor. As the onion begins to turn clear and the chicken begins to brown, add tomato sauce. Saute mixture until everything is lightly cooked. Reduce heat to low.
  2. In a small saucepan melt shortening over medium heat; add achiote seeds. When the shortening turns red remove it from the heat and strain out the seeds. Mix oil into chicken/tomato mixture. Add the boiling water to the mixture, increase the heat to medium high and bring to a boil, stirring well.
  3. Add the rice to the boiling mixture and continue to boil for about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for about 30 minutes, or until rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.
  4. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 670 | Total Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 52mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2006 by campagnes 
Fabulous. I made it with chicken breasts and substituted Sazon con culantro y achiote for the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2006 by Joanna 
My family is Puerto Rican and we eat this all the time. It is so yummy. I will be making this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2003 by ADAMOS 
My family loved it!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2006 by STEPHANY BROWN 
Reminds me of a similar recipe by Daisy Martinez (PBS chef). Great chicken recipe! I make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2005 by Keillie 
soooo good!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2006 by Dick L. 
Sorry, but this was about the most tasteless rice and chicken recipe I've ever had. A lot of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2008 by Izabelle 
This is the best chicken and rice dish I've ever had!!!! Awsome!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2007 by ruizcrew4 
Again, too much work and nothing in return. The rice to water ratio was all wrong. My rice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2006 by Mrs.Cartagena 
Great Recipe! I found that this one is great when I need a quick heathly meal that is light on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2006 by Jessica 
This was bland in flavor and too much rice. MORE

 
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