Locrio de Pollo

Ingredients

• 3 lbs chicken pieces
• 2 cups long-grain rice
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp sazon or achiote
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 3 1/2 cups water or chicken broth
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1Season the chicken with garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2. 2Heat oil in a large pot and brown the chicken pieces on all sides; remove and set aside.
3. 3In the same pot, saute onion and bell pepper, then stir in tomato paste and sazon.
4. 4Return the chicken to the pot, add water or broth, and bring to a boil.
5. 5Stir in the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
6. 6Let rest 5 minutes off heat before fluffing.
7. 7Serve hot directly from the pot.

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