Guatemalan Chicken and Rice

Guatemalan chicken and rice is a perfect dish to enjoy for lunch. The combination of its ingredients creates a truly delicious aroma.

It is a traditional Guatemalan dish that combines rice, chicken, vegetables, and spices.

Its origin dates back to the fusion of indigenous and Spanish flavors in the region's cuisine.

Guatemalan Chicken and Rice

Main Dish
1 hour
Boiled
6 Servings

Ingredients

400 grams of Chicken thighs

400 grams of Rice

½ Onion

1 Tomato

1 Red bell pepper

30 grams of Almonds

150 milliliters of Chicken broth

Bay leaf

Parsley

Olive oil

1 pinch of Salt

Preparation

Step 1 : Sauté the chopped onion in a wide pan with olive oil until transparent.

Step 2 : Then add the chopped bell pepper and tomato, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Step 3 : Next, add the chopped almonds and mix well.

Step 4 : Incorporate the chicken and let it brown.

Step 5 : Then add the rice and cover with chicken broth and warm water.

Step 6 : Add the indicated herbs and spices and let it cook until the rice is done and broth-like.

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