Asopao De Pollo Traditional Chicken Asopao

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The puerto rican dish asopao, a cross between soup and paella, is an easy, hearty one-dish meal. Adapted from cooking light, april 2001

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Steps

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Combine the first 5 ingredients in a small bowl.

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Sprinkle chicken with the oregano mixture.

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

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Add the chicken.

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Cook 8 minutes , turning once.

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Reduce heat to medium.

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Add sofrito and tomato.

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Cook 3 minutes , stirring frequently.

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Add rice , wine , ham , and alcaparrado.

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Cook 1 minute , stirring constantly.

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Add the water and chicken broth.

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Bring to a boil.

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Cover , reduce heat , and simmer for 20 minutes.

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Stir in the peas , and cook for 5 minutes or until the rice is tender.

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Garnish and serve.

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Ingredients

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dried oregano, salt, fresh ground black pepper, ground cumin, garlic cloves, chicken thighs, annatto oil, sofrito sauce, plum tomato, medium grain rice, dry white wine, lean ham, alcaparrado, water, reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, frozen green pea, pimiento