arroz con pollo panameño

Panama · Latin America

Short description: This rice-and-chicken plate is a festive, savory version of a dish family shared across many Latin kitchens.
Ingredients: Rice and chicken seasoned with annatto or achiote, onion, bell pepper, tomato, olives, capers, and cilantro.
Cultural note: Color matters as much as comfort: annatto-tinted rice, herbs, briny accents, and tender chicken make it read as a celebration plate.
Common misconception: It is not one identical recipe everywhere; local versions change the seasonings, vegetables, and garnishes.

image credit

creator:: DC Central Kitchen
source:: Flickr
license:: CC BY 2.0
modified:: Cropped to remove branded milk carton and resized for Gochizu; no content was added.