ARUBAN RICE WITH CHICKEN

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An easy, simple way to fix rice from the Caribbean island of Aruba! Great served with a lettuce and tomato salad.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups rice
2 1/4 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth (1 3/4 cup)
1 chicken leg
1/2 onion
1/2 green pepper, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Bring the rice to a boil, using water and chicken broth, turn down heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until done and liquid absorbed.
  • Put the chicken leg in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to boil with salt and pepper for 15 minutes.
  • Once chicken and rice are ready, shred the chicken from the bone.
  • Fry the onion, green pepper, celery and tomato in the olive oil until it's golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the shredded chicken and the cooked rice to the vegetables and mix thoroughly. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.6, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 34.6, Sodium 394.9, Carbohydrate 81.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.4, Protein 16.9

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