Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes.
Heat the oil or butter in a large sauce pan. Add onions, garlic, pepper, tomatoes, parsley, oregano, cumin, achiote and salt, cook for 10 minutes stirring frequently.
Add the chicken broth or water and bring to a boil.
Add the chicken pieces and cook for 30 minutes.
Add the soaked rice and the chopped potatoes, cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the peas and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the both the peas and carrots are tender.
Add the chopped cilantro and serve with avocado slices and hot sauce or aji.
