Betty and George came to visit us right before Allan was born in 1969. She made this for us and gave me the recipe, which I’ve made often since.
12-14 pieces chicken
3 c raw rice
2 ½ c chicken broth
2 c beer, room temperature
1 stick margarine
2 T tomato paste
2 onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 t garlic powder
1 ½ t Bijol
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can pimentos
1 can petite peas
1 can asparagus
Brown chicken in margarine. Add onion, green pepper, tomato paste, garlic powder, and cook until veggies are tender. Add broth, beer, and Bijol.Bring to boil, add rice, bring to boil again, then reduce fire to low and cook until rice is tender (cover pan). Garnish with pimentos, peas, and asparagus. Serves 10.