Directions:
- Place 1/2 cup of olive oil in small pan and add the achiote.
- Heat on medium heat until bubbles form, then remove from heat and let steep.
- Drain achiote seeds from oil (should be a vibrant reddish-orange color).
- Place oil in large stockpot.
- Heat oil on high and place chicken pieces in pot and brown; this is done just to brown chicken NOT to cook it.
- Remove chicken from pot.
- Place diced onions, garlic, and peppers in pot with the achiote.
- Saute until soft (do not burn garlic).
- Put capers in pot and cook for a while with the onion mixture.
- Add rice to the pot with garlic, peppers, garlic and capers, then swirl rice into the mixture.
- Let the rice cook for just about a minute.
- Place cut up cilantro (or parsley) and basil in pot.
- Add in chicken broth and make sure you scrape the pot.
- Add chicken pieces back in.
- Put olives in and mix.
- Place bay leaves in pot.
- Check for seasonings (Please note: add salt and pepper at the end).
- Let the mixture cook on medium heat until the rice is done.
- Add peas just before serving.
- In another medium pot place peeled asparagus in water and boil until they turn bright green.
- Place in ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- To serve, place rice and chicken in a large platter.
- Arrange chicken pieces around platter and rice in the center.
- Place cooked asparagus around the platter and then place pimentos in the center.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 816.12 Kcal (3417 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 526.75 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 58.53g | 90% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 235.35mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 911.44mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 947.93mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbs | 17.02g | 6% | |
| Sugars | 5.21g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.26g | 21% | |
| Protein | 50.89g | 102% | |
| Vitamin C | 140.3mg | 234% | |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 81.3mg | 8% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 128.38 Kcal (538 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 82.86 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 9.21g | 90% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 37.02mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 143.38mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 149.12mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbs | 2.68g | 6% | |
| Sugars | 0.82g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.83g | 21% | |
| Protein | 8.01g | 102% | |
| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 234% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 12.8mg | 8% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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