Panamanian-style chicken and rice. The delicious Panamanian-style chicken and rice is a very popular dish enjoyed on any occasion. It is one of the many ways to indulge in rice combined with the flavors of chicken and vegetables.
The rice, chicken, vegetables, and spices come together harmoniously to offer a comforting and flavorful dish.
This is a dish shared with family, enjoyed during celebrations, and savored with that special touch only homemade cooking can provide. Feel free to try making this delicious chicken and rice!
Panamanian-Style Chicken and Rice
Ingredients
2 kilograms of Diced chicken
½ kilogram of Rice
4 Bell peppers
4 Tomatoes
4 Hot peppers
1 Large onion
4 Garlic cloves
2 tablespoons of Oil
2 tablespoons of Margarine
½ cup of Chopped olives and capers
1 can of Small tomato paste
1 cup of Peas
Parsley
4 cups of Water
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : In a pan, heat the oil with the margarine, and brown the chicken slightly.
Step 2 : Then, add the tomatoes, onion, hot peppers, and garlic finely chopped, stirring well to combine the flavors.
Step 3 : Next, incorporate the tomato paste, capers, and olives, adding water and cooking covered on low heat for 20 minutes.
Step 4 : After the time has passed, remove the chicken and set aside.
Step 5 : Then, add the previously washed rice to the stew, adding water until the rice is covered, and cook covered on low heat for another 20 minutes.
Step 6 : Afterward, add the chicken, sliced bell peppers, peas, and season with salt and pepper.
Step 7 : Mix all ingredients and remove from heat.
Step 8 : Finally, serve the dish garnished with chopped parsley.





























