It is an exquisite dish that is always present in the festivities of Honduran homes. It is an easy-to-make recipe that pleases the taste of all diners.
Honduran Chicken and Rice is a traditional dish that reflects the blend of gastronomic influences from Honduras. Its history dates back to the fusion of native ingredients with cooking techniques brought by the colonizers.
Honduran Chicken and Rice
Ingredients
2 Chicken breasts
1 ½ pound of Pre-cooked rice
Fresh cilantro
3 Medium carrots
½ Chopped onion
2 Celery stalks
2 Chopped tomatoes
½ Sweet chili pepper
Oregano
Pepper and cumin
Chicken broth
Margarine
Sausages
Curry
1 Minced garlic
Preparation
Step 1 : In a pot with water, place the half onion, tomatoes, quarter chili pepper, garlic, pepper, cumin, oregano, and chicken breasts.
Step 2 : Add the chopped cilantro, celery, a tablespoon of chicken broth, and let the chicken cook.
Step 3 : While the chicken cooks, chop the carrots, the remaining chili, and the sausages.
Step 4 : When the chicken is ready, remove it from the pot and reserve the broth for cooking the rice.
Step 5 : Blend the whole ingredients left in the broth to add them to the rice without losing their flavor.
Step 6 : In another pot, heat the margarine and sauté the sausages, chili, and carrot.
Step 7 : Then add the rice and stir, add curry to give color, and sauté everything for 5 minutes.
Step 8 : Next, add the chicken, the broth, and the blended ingredients from the broth, and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
Step 9 : Finally, let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
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