La Bandera Dominicana

Ingredients13

• bone-in chicken thighs800 g
• long-grain white rice300 g
• cooked red kidney beans400 g
• onion1
• garlic4 cloves
• tomato1
• green bell pepper1
• tomato paste1 tbsp
• vegetable oil3 tbsp
• dried oregano1 tsp
• fresh cilantro15 g
• salt2 tsp
• water700 ml

Method

1. Season the chicken with salt and oregano.
2. Sauté chopped onion, garlic, tomato, and bell pepper in oil until soft, then stir in the tomato paste.
3. Add the chicken and water, cover, and simmer until the meat is tender, about 40 minutes.
4. Cook the rice in salted water until fluffy, then keep warm.
5. Simmer the beans with a spoonful of the chicken sauce and chopped cilantro until thick.
6. Serve the white rice, red beans, and stewed chicken side by side on each plate.