Chicken Sofrito

Ingredients

• 1 cup short-grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ½ cup roasted almonds
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 wholes chicken legs, separated into drumsticks and thighs
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon chili powder, plus more for dusting
• + 9 more ingredients
• • 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large thyme sprigs
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
  • Rounded ¼ teaspoon anise seeds
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup chopped canned tomatoes
  • 3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
  • 1 jalapeo, seeded and minced

Preheat the oven to 375°. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat the vegetable oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and dust lightly with chili powder. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook over moderate heat until well browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Add the onion, ...

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