JOSEPHINE'S PUERTO RICAN CHICKEN AND RICE

Josephine's Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice image

Savory chicken and rice side dish that will complement any table, and will be loved by your family.

Provided by Linda Adams

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 chicken drumsticks
1 small onion, chopped
½ cup pitted green olives
2 tablespoons capers
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons shortening
2 tablespoons achiote seed
4 cups boiling water
2 cups short-grain rice, rinsed

Steps:

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.
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.
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. Add more water if necessary (see Cook's Note). Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
Transfer mixture to a large bowl and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 52.1 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 621.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g