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Mexican Chicken and Rice | Charalambides Christis

Cuisinovia
Suitable for vegetarians
November 24, 2023

Viva la mexicana!

Prep Time
15
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Cook Time
25
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Serves
3

Ingredients

For the spice mix

  • 3 teaspoons of paprika
  • 2 teaspoons of cumin
  • 2 teaspoons of ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon of dry oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon of chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of salt

For the rice

  • 500g. skinless and boneless chicken thighs or breast
  • ¼ cup of olive oil
  • Barba Stathis Diced Onion  
  • 1 clove of melted garlic / Barba Stathis Garlic
  • 35g. tomato paste
  • 400g. parboiled rice
  • 100ml tomato puree (passata)
  • 125ml white wine
  • 750ml chicken stock
  • 250g. Barba Stathis MEXICANA Salad
  • ½ cup chopped parsley
  • 1 fresh onion

Instructions

  1. Mix all the ingredients for the spice mix in a bowl. Add the chicken cut into pieces. Mix well.
  2. In a large skillet or pot, bring the oil to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken in portions and saute until it gets colored on both sides. You take it out in a container. B
  4. put the onion and garlic in the pan. Saute until they take color and add the "Mexican salad".
  5. Stir to bring to a boil and add the rice. Pour in the wine and stir to evaporate the alcohol.
  6. Put the chicken back in the pan and add the pureed tomato, tomato paste, stock and parsley.
  7. Cover the pan and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring once, until the rice is cooked and the juices have drawn.
  8. Serve hot, sprinkling with a freshly chopped onion.
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