Ingredients

  • 3 lb. chicken, skin removed and cut into pieces
  • 1 Tbsp. oil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 cup tomato, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1/3 cup green olives
  • 1 Tbsp. capers
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1/2 cup red pimiento pepper cut in strips
  • 1 hard boiled egg, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups rice, optional

Method

  • In a large skillet brown the chicken in the oil over medium heat for 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. black pepper over chicken.
  • Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet fry the onion, garlic and tomato for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the carrots, olives and capers and mix well. pour in chicken broth and add cooked chicken back into skillet.
  • Bring to a boil, cover skillet and reduce heat.
  • Cook until broth has been absorbed, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Add peas.
  • Heat oven to 300F.
  • Cook rice.
  • Place chicken in baking dish and cover with foil, poke 6-8 holes in top of foil to allow the steam to escape.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, spoon mixture over chicken one time during baking.
  • Garnish with red pimento slices, egg slices and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with rice, salsa and vegetables.
  • Serves 6.