Chicken rice {Arroz con pollo}

lbs chicken, assorted pieces

achiote powder

ground cumin

ground coriander

garlic cloves, crushed

oil or butter

white onion, diced, about 2 cups

celery stalks, finely diced

roma tomatoes, peeled and diced

bell pepper, diced

beer or white wine

to 1 ½ cup water or broth, adjust as needed (in altitude or with a thicker grain rice you will need more liquid)

rice

medium carrots, diced

peas, fresh or frozen

finely chopped cilantro

Salt and pepper

Side dishes:

Ripe fried plantains

Cebollas encurtidas pickled onions or side salad

Avocado slices

Aji criollo