Arroz Imperial

Name: Arroz Imperial
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 500g chicken, cooked and shredded; 3 cups cooked yellow rice; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 cup shredded cheese

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About this dish

A layered casserole of shredded chicken, yellow rice, and creamy mayonnaise topping.

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Ingredients

🍗500g chicken, cooked and shredded

🍚3 cups cooked yellow rice

🥫1 cup mayonnaise

🧀1 cup shredded cheese

Method

Serves 2

Toss shredded chicken with a little mayonnaise and pimento.

Layer half the rice in a baking dish, then the chicken, then the remaining rice.

Spread mayonnaise evenly over the top.

Sprinkle with cheese.

Bake at 180°C (350°F) until golden and bubbling, then chill briefly before serving.

✓ What Makes it Authentic

Arroz imperial is a festive Cuban rice casserole, popular at celebrations for its rich, layered presentation.

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