Asopao

Step 1

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium. Add yellow onion, carrots, celery, bell pepper, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in rice, turmeric, and chile; cook, stirring often, until rice is lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Stir in broth, yuca, cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until rice and yuca are tender, 16 to 20 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Season asopao with salt to taste.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add red onion, za’atar, coriander, garlic, ginger, and chiles; cook, stirring often, until onion is softened, about 6 minutes. Add chicken, salt, and black pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned, crumbly, and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Season with salt to taste.

Step 3

Divide asopao evenly among 6 bowls; top with spiced chicken.