Chicken Sofrito Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tbsp vegetable oil
4 wholes chicken legs , separated into drumsticks and thighs
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp chili powder, plus more for dusting
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
2 large thyme sprigs
1 red bell pepper , cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
rounded 1/4 tsp anise seeds
pinch of cayenne pepper
1 cup chopped canned tomatoes
3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1 cup short-grain white rice
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup roasted almonds

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375°. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat the vegetable oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and dust lightly with chili powder. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook over moderate heat until well browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
Add the onion, garlic, jalapeńo and thyme sprigs to the skillet and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 8 minutes. Add the bell pepper, anise seeds, cayenne and the 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chopped tomatoes, raise the heat to high and cook until bubbling. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and bring to a simmer. Arrange the chicken pieces on the rice, skin side up. Bake in the upper third of the oven for about 25 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked through and the rice is tender and has absorbed the stock.
Preheat the broiler. Broil the sofrito 6 inches from the heat for about 2 minutes, until the chicken skin is crisp. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Discard the thyme sprigs, stir the lemon juice into the rice and scatter the almonds on top. Spoon the rice onto plates, add the chicken and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	610.68 Kcal (2557 kJ)
Calories from fat	223.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.85g	38%
Cholesterol	246.55mg	82%
Sodium	600.9mg	25%
Potassium	1239.72mg	26%
Total Carbs	31.8g	11%
Sugars	9.51g	38%
Dietary Fiber	4.31g	17%
Protein	62.26g	125%
Vitamin C	44.9mg	75%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	17mg	95%
Calcium	116.4mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	94.84 Kcal (397 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.86g	38%
Cholesterol	38.29mg	82%
Sodium	93.32mg	25%
Potassium	192.52mg	26%
Total Carbs	4.94g	11%
Sugars	1.48g	38%
Dietary Fiber	0.67g	17%
Protein	9.67g	125%
Vitamin C	7mg	75%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	25%
Iron	2.6mg	95%
Calcium	18.1mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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