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Asopao (Puerto Rico) A form of paella

Prep Time:

20 Minutes

Cook Time:

2 - 2 1/2 hours

Serves:

4-6

Level:

Advanced

About the Recipe

Ingredients

1 clove garlic, chopped

2 lb. chicken (4 to 5 pieces)*

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

1/2 tsp. dried oregano

2 tbsp. butter or margarine

1/2 medium green pepper, cored and chopped

1 small onion, peeled and chopped

1 oz. cooked ham, diced (about 1/4 cup)

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

3 cups chicken broth

1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

1 10-oz. package frozen green peas, thawed

1/4 cup green olives with pimentos

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

  1. In a small bowl, mash garlic with the back of a spoon. Rub garlic onto chicken pieces.

  2. In a wide, shallow bowl combine flour, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Roll chicken pieces in flour mixture.

  3. In a large kettle, melt butter or margarine over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until brown. Remove from kettle and set aside.

  4. Add green pepper and onion to kettle and sauté until onion is transparent.

  5. Stir in ham and tomatoes. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.

  6. Return chicken to kettle and stir well. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, or until chicken is tender.


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