by CatherineTornow
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Expand6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs Ask a question about this ingredient
3 cups long grain white rice Ask a question about this ingredient
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 onion, diced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 bell pepper, diced Ask a question about this ingredient
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cans of tomatoes, diced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup cilantro, roughly chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon cumin Ask a question about this ingredient
In a large stock pot, make the 'sofrito' by heating olive oil and adding garlic, onion, bellpepper. When onion has softened, add tomatoes, salt and cumin and cook over low/medium heat for 15 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepWhile the sofrito is cooking, trim off any excess fat from the chicken thighs. Add to the sofrito, making sure the chicken is fully covered. Cover the pot and cook for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
Ask a question about this stepWhile chicken is cooking, cook three cups rice according to package directions. Add salt to taste. Set aside.
Ask a question about this stepOnce chicken is cooked, remove the thighs from the pot onto a large plate or platter and shred using two forks. Add shredded chicken back into the tomato goodness.
Ask a question about this stepAdd cooked rice one cup at a time to the chicken/tomato mixture, until you reach desired consistency. You want it to be juicy but not too runny.
Ask a question about this stepStir in fresh cilantro and any additional salt if needed.
Ask a question about this stepEnjoy!
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Let's just say that I love cilantro. Unfortunately my research has proven that some people are genetically predisposed to hate it. I'm now convinced it's not an acquired taste, so no use trying even though millions of people love the complex background flavors. There is still that bunch that can only taste soap. A recent article in the NY Times confirmed this theory for me. I wish I could get everyone to like cilantro but I can't.