one pot chicken and yellow rice with peas by
Ingredients
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8 boneless chicken thighs or breasts cut in half to fit in your pot
Or bone in thighs or bone in breast
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1-2 boxes of Zatarain's yellow rice, or yellow rice of your choosing
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Butter for the rice
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1 tbsp of olive oil for chicken
Large mixing bowl
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1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp of paprika
1 tsp of seasoning salt
1 tsp of meat tenderizer
1 tsp Sazon
1 tsp sofrito
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1 bag of frozen peas
Supplies
Large pot with lid
Large spoon
Cutting board and sharp knife if using boneless chicken
Measuring cup
Measuring spoons
Instructions
Instructions
Rinse and cut your chicken to fit into the pot- if you do not rinse then skip this step
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add oil to the pot on medium heat so you not burn the pot
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once the oil is hot enough add your chicken pieces , season them and cook until browned on all sides, but don't fully cook as it will cook with the rice
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add water and butter to the pot and bring to a boil- if the package or box of rice says differently then do it according to the box or package. season the rice as well.
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add your rice and bring to a boil
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cover your rice and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the water has fully evaporated. About five minutes before the rice is done add your peas.
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Once everything is cooked, and there is no water left mix and serve.
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