This is a thick stew prepared with chicken (or hen) and accompanied by toasted and ground yellow corn. It's a recipe that is always present at family gatherings, perfect for welcoming a guest.
This dish is a must-have at family gatherings to receive guests, and it is usually served with fried ripe plantains and tortillas.
Honduran Style Chicken with Corn Rice
Ingredients
1 Whole skinless chicken
2 cups of Broken yellow corn
½ Finely chopped onion
½ teaspoon of Green pepper
3 Tomatoes
5 Crushed garlic cloves
1 Chopped celery stalks
1 Bay leaf
2 tablespoons of Achiote powder
5 Cilantro leaves
10 cups of Water
Chives
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this recipe, start by cutting the chicken into four pieces and placing them in a large pot.
Step 2 : Then, add celery stalks, bay leaves, and half an onion.
Step 3 : Season with salt and pepper, cover with cold water, and let it cook for 35 minutes, removing the foam from the surface halfway through.
Step 4 : While the chicken is cooking, blend the tomatoes with the green pepper and set aside the mixture.
Step 5 : Once the chicken is cooked, remove the pieces to cool.
Step 6 : Then, shred the meat and set aside, and strain the chicken broth.
Step 7 : Next, rinse the yellow corn with cold water and sauté the remaining onion and garlic in a pot with hot oil.
Step 8 : Add the corn and the tomato mixture, along with the rest of the cooking liquid, making sure there are a total of 8 cups.
Step 9 : If necessary, add more water.
Step 10 : Let it cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for 5 minutes.
Step 11 : Then, add the shredded chicken, achiote powder, and cook for another 10 minutes.
Step 12 : Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add cilantro leaves for a final touch of freshness.
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