Instructions: Somehow, the English translation "Cuban chicken with rice" just doesnt do this exotic dish justice. Serve with salad, garlic bread, and wine, and youll have a feast. Note that saffron is often less expensive if you purchase it at an oriental or other ethnic specialty market. You can make this dish a day ahead and reheat it.

Serves 4.

(If you double or triple the recipe, reduce the amount of water.)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Fry chicken with onion and garlic in oil until brown. Add tomatoes and water; bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes. Add bay leaf, salt, rice, saffron, and green pepper.

Place in 8" x 10" casserole; bake 20 to 30 minutes, stirring at least twice. When water has been absorbed and chicken is fork tender, garnish with peas and pimientos.

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