Country Boy Johnny’s Chicken Mozambique

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 Minutes

1 lb. Boneless Chicken Breast cut into 1 inch cubes

6 cloves minced fresh Garlic

3 pkg Goya Sazon (con azafran)

3 tablespoon Olive Oil

1/4 cup Hot Sauce

1/2 cup Beer

1/2 cup Chicken Stock

6 tablespoon Butter

1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

2 tablespoons chopped Parsley

1 loaf crusty Bread for dipping 

1/2 lb Spaghetti Noodles (optional)

Optional: 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes for extra heat

In a large stock pot, boil 2 quarts of water, when boiling add 1 tablespoon kosher salt and the pasta and cook until the pasta is al dente, if using. 

Using a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken approximately 8 minutes until done adding garlic during last 2 minutes using caution not to scorch garlic. Reduce heat to medium low. Add butter and sazon. Season with black pepper. Add red pepper flakes, if using. Stir in hot sauce and chicken broth. Simmer for 2 minutes. Add beer and simmer for 5 minutes. Add chopped parsley. Stir and serve immediately over pasta.


Submitted by: John Harrell, EMT-Paramedic


Massachusetts, USA