INGREDIENTS
1
chicken, cut into parts
bay leaf
1/2 tsp
ground cumin, to taste
1/2 tsp
garlic granules, to taste
salt
2 tbsp
vegetable oil
2
boxes dry fideo noodles (pieces about 1 1/4 inch long) or 2 (10 ounce) boxesbroken dry vermicelli (pieces about 1 1/4 inch long)
1
white onion, chopped
1
large bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 8 ounce can
tomato sauce (just enough for some color and flavor)
cilantro (optional) or jalapeno, for seasoning and color, to garnish (optional)