Chicken with Rice and Beans

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ teaspoons salt
• ¼ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 ²/₃ cups drained and rinsed black beans (from one 15-ounce can)
• 1 ¾ cups water
• + 8 more ingredients
• • 1 cup rice, preferably medium-grain
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ cup bottled pimientos, drained
  • ¹/₈ teaspoon cayenne
  • 4 lime wedges (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 4 chicken drumsticks

1. In a large, deep frying pan, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper and add to the pan. Cook, turning, until well browned, about 8 minutes in all. Remove. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the pan. 2. Add the onion to...

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