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Chicken Pelau

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 packet Sazon seasoning or 1 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, paprika
  • 2 tbsp Adobo seasoning or 1 tbsp salt + 1 tsp black pepper, garlic powder, oregano
  • ½ yellow onion chopped
  • 3 green onions scallions, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp white sugar for caramelizing
  • 2 cups long-grain rice rinsed well
  • 2 cups chicken stock plus extra if needed
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil neutral like canola or vegetable
  • 1 tsp butter optional, for richness
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish, optional

Method
 

  1. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes. Toss with Adobo, Sazon, chopped onions, and green onions. Let sit 15 mins (or up to 2 hours if time allows).
  2. Heat oil in a large, heavy pot (with a lid) over medium heat.Add white sugar and let it melt. Once it turns a burnt colour (about 4-5 mins), add chicken. Stir well to coat the chicken in the caramelized sugar. Cook for 5-6 mins until lightly browned.
  3. Add rinsed rice, stirring to toast it slightly in the flavors. Pour in chicken stock, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 mins (until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed).
  4. Turn off heat, fluff rice gently, and let sit covered for 5-10 mins.