Authentic Mexican Rice Recipes include Chicken and Rice Recipe when Learning How to Make Mexican Food

Authentic Mexican rice recipes are best made with a long grain white rice. Rice has long been a staple of Mexico and every day many families enjoy a variety of rice recipes.

MEXICAN RICE AND BEAN RECIPE

• 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil


• 1 Medium chopped onion


• 2 Cloves minced garlic


• ½ Cup diced celery


• ¼ Cup diced green pepper


• 2 Large tomatoes, chopped


• 2 Chopped Serrano chilies, seeds and stems removed


• 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro


• 1 Teaspoon fresh lemon juice


• ½ Teaspoon cumin


• 1 Teaspoon salt


• 1 Can (15 ounces) drained pinto beams


• 3 to 4 Cups cooked long grain white rice

Put half of the oil in a large skillet; sauté the onion and garlic until the onion is tender. Add the celery, bell pepper, tomatoes, chilies, cilantro, lemon juice, salt and cumin; steam fry until the veggies are bright but still crisp. Stir in the beans until hot. Add the rest of the oil and the cooked rice. Mix well and serve.

CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE

• 1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil


• 2 Pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts


• Salt/pepper


• 1 Teaspoon cilantro


• 8 Ounces rice, not cooked


• ½ Cup sliced green onions


• 1 ½ Cups chicken broth


• 1 Cup diced tomatoes with liquid


• 2 Tablespoons parsley


• 1/8 Teaspoon black pepper


• 1 Can (4 ounces) green chilies


• 1 Cup whole kernel corn


• ¼ Cup chopped pimentos

In a large skillet heat the oil. Cut chicken in squares. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove chicken and put in a covered dish to keep warm. Add rice and green onions to the skillet and cook stirring frequently until rice is golden. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, cilantro, parsley and black pepper. Bring to a boil. Return the chicken to the skillet and any liquid from the chicken in the dish. Cover and cook mixture over low heat for 15 minutes. Add the corn, chilies and pimentos and cook another 15 minutes.

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