Ecuadorian chicken and rice is a traditional dish full of comforting flavors. The combination of seasoned chicken, rice, and vegetables cooked to perfection creates a delicious and hearty meal. The final touch of fried plantains adds a delightful contrast. It's a nutritious and tasty option to enjoy with family.
To prepare this recipe, the chicken breasts are seasoned with a blend of spices.
Then, they are placed in a pan with hot oil, skin side down, and cooked until golden.
Next, onion, tomatoes, and bell pepper are added to the pan, cooking everything for about 15 minutes.
Ecuadorian Chicken and Rice
Ingredients
2 kilograms of Chicken breasts
2 cups of Uncooked rice
4 Fried ripe plantains
1 Diced onion
4 Diced tomatoes
1 Diced bell pepper
2 Diced carrots
1 cup of Beans
4 Garlic cloves
2 Chopped green onions
1 tablespoon of Annatto (achiote)
1 tablespoon of Cumin
1 cup of White wine
2 cups of Water
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this recipe, the chicken breasts should be seasoned with a blend of spices.
Step 2 : Then, they are placed in a pan with hot oil, skin side down, and cooked until golden.
Step 3 : Next, onion, tomatoes, and bell pepper are added to the pan, cooking everything for about 15 minutes.
Step 4 : Add the white wine and cook until the liquid reduces by half.
Step 5 : Then, water, rice, beans, and carrots are added, cooking over medium heat until the rice is done.
Step 6 : Finally, serve the chicken and rice accompanied by fried ripe plantains.
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