Chicken Pelau

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 cups long grain rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz)
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

Instructions:

1. In a large pot or dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the onions, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until onions are translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
5. Stir in the coconut milk, chicken broth, tomato paste, thyme, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil.
6. Add the chicken back into the pot and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
7. After 20 minutes, add the rice and green beans to the pot. Stir to combine.
8. Cover and continue to cook for an additional 20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and