Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to recreate this comforting dish in your kitchen:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Feel free to substitute the chicken with tofu for a vegetarian version, or adjust the spices to fit your taste. Cooking, after all, is about following your senses, just like my abuela taught me.
Instructions
Now, let’s get cooking! Here’s how you can create this heartwarming dish:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, around 3 minutes.
- Add the red bell pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to coat the vegetables with the spices.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the rice, stirring to ensure it’s evenly distributed. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Then, fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the cilantro and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International