Puerto Rican Style Chicken And Rice

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A quick, easy and delicious one-pot meal from joel rodriguez, executive chef at san juan's ajili mojili.

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Steps

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Place bell pepper , garlic , onion , tomato , 1 / 2 cup cilantro and cubanelle pepper in a blender or food processor.

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Blend until mixed.

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Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.

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Heat oil in a large , nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Brown chicken on all sides , about 5 minutes.

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Add the rice and saute 1 minute.

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Add the beer , sofrito and 1 / 2 cup water.

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Bring to a simmer , lower the heat and cook 15 minutes.

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Do not let the liquid come to a boil.

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Add the peas and pimentos and cook 5 more minutes.

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Add salt and pepper to taste.

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Sprinkle with remaining cilantro and serve.

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Ingredients

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green bell pepper, garlic cloves, onion, tomatoes, fresh cilantro leaves, fresh cilantro, cubanelle pepper, salt & freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, skinless chicken breast, long-grain white rice, beer, frozen peas, pimiento