Chicken with chipotle and rice
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. This spicy dish goes well with lime slices. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Thinly slice the onion. Coarsely chop the garlic and tomatoes. Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Season the chicken on both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Sear the chicken until golden brown, in batches, about 6 minutes. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate. Reduce heat to medium. Add the onion to the pot and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes, stirring with the remaining chicken fat. Add a little water if needed. Add the garlic, cumin, and chipotle with sauce. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
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Step 2
2. Add tomatoes and 1 teaspoon of salt, and cook until the tomatoes start releasing liquid, about 3 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Add the chicken broth and return the chicken to the pot. Cover with a lid, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 25 minutes. Remove the chicken and stir the contents of the pot with the rice, making sure it is fully mixed with the vegetables.
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Step 4
4. Place the chicken on top of the rice, cover with a lid, and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve the dish with lime wedges and chopped cilantro, if desired.