Lynn's Cuban Chicken Saffron Rice
1 x frying chicken, cut in serving pieces
1 x onion, chopped
2 clv garlic, minced
1 cup olive oil
6 oz canned tomatoes
6 cup water
1 x bay leaf
2 tbl salt
1 lb raw rice
1 pch saffron
1 x green pepper, cut in strips
2 x pimientos, cut in strips
1/2 pkt frozen peas, cooked to almost tender
Method :
Serves 4.
(If you double or triple the recipe, reduce the amount of water.)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Fry chicken with onion and garlic in oil until
brown. Add tomatoes and water; bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes. Add bay leaf,
salt, rice, saffron, and green pepper.
Place in 8" x 10" casserole; bake 20 to 30 minutes, stirring at least
twice. When water has been absorbed and chicken is fork tender, garnish with
peas and pimientos.