Arroz Con Pollo(A Classic Central American Dish) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large fryer or roasting chicken, cut up
1 carrot, sliced
2 c. onions, chopped
2 c. celery, chopped
1 1/2 tsp. comino
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
2 cloves garlic, pressed
salt and pepper to taste
1/3 c. olive oil or corn oil
2 c. dry long grain rice (instant or fast cooking)
1 tsp. paprika
1 Tbsp. lime juice
big pinch saffron
3 tsp. chicken bouillon crystals
1 lb. sliced chorizos or Polish kielbasa garlic sausage
1 c. sliced green stuffed olives
1 (4 oz.) jar pimentos, sliced
1 Tbsp. capers
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas
1 c. sliced water chestnuts

Preparation

Put chicken, carrot, 1 cup each onions and celery, 1/2 teaspoon comino, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1 clove garlic, salt and pepper and water to cover.
Poach gently until tender, approximately 35 to 45 minutes.
Let simmer, do not boil.