Puerto Rican Style Chicken and Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 green bell pepper, medium, seeded and cut into cubes
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 onion, small. peeled and quartered
1 small tomato, cored and cut into quarters
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves , plus
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, for garnish (divided use )
1/2 cubanelle pepper, seeded and cubed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb skinless chicken breast, skin removed
1/2 cup long- grain white rice
1/2 cup beer (may substitute wine or stock)
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup pimiento , slicd (sweet)

Directions:

Place bell pepper, garlic, onion, tomato, 1/2 cup cilantro and cubanelle pepper in a blender or food processor; blend until mixed (you have now made sofrito).
Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Brown chicken on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and saute 1 minute.
Add the beer, sofrito (vegetable mixture) and 1/2 cup water.
Bring to a simmer, lower the heat and cook 15 minutes. Do not let the liquid come to a boil.
Add the peas and pimentos and cook 5 more minutes.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Sprinkle with remaining cilantro and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1022.74 Kcal (4282 kJ)
Calories from fat	540.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	60.04g	92%
Cholesterol	268.15mg	89%
Sodium	2563.32mg	107%
Potassium	1446.71mg	31%
Total Carbs	49.44g	16%
Sugars	17.9g	72%
Dietary Fiber	10.13g	41%
Protein	67.5g	135%
Vitamin C	92.6mg	154%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	49%
Iron	30.2mg	168%
Calcium	236.6mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	159.02 Kcal (666 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.34g	92%
Cholesterol	41.69mg	89%
Sodium	398.56mg	107%
Potassium	224.94mg	31%
Total Carbs	7.69g	16%
Sugars	2.78g	72%
Dietary Fiber	1.57g	41%
Protein	10.49g	135%
Vitamin C	14.4mg	154%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	49%
Iron	4.7mg	168%
Calcium	36.8mg	24%

* 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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bitter
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