Arroz Con Pollo

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb . boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
• 4 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, ribs and seeds removed, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• one 12-ounce bottle light beer
• one 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
• one 12-ounce jar green olives (I LOVE jalapeño stuffed green olives for this!)
• a handful of chopped fresh cilantro
• a few squeezes of lime juice