Chicken & Yellow Rice
6 servings
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Spanish onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tomato, diced
2 cups water
1 cup rice4 chicken pieces, sauteed (any meaty pieces, breasts, thighs, legs)
4-5 strands saffron (or 1/2 teaspoon tumeric)
peas and pimientos for garnish
Directions:
Heat oil in a large skillet. Add next 9 ingredients. Saute until wilted. Add water. Bring to a boil. Add rice, chicken, and saffron (or tumeric). Bring
to a boil again; stir and lower heat. Cook on low, covered, for 20 minutes.
You can also bake it for 20 minutes at 375° if you prefer.
Garnish with peas and/or pimientos.