Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Rinse the rice extremely well under cold water until the water runs clear. (As much starch as possible should be removed from the rice by this rinsing process.) Drain well and shake off excess water.

In an oven proof 2-4 quart heavy bottomed pot over medium heat, heat the canola oil until hot.

Add the drained rice and sauté 6-8 minutes stirring frequently.

Once the rice has browned, move to the sides and add the onion and peppers and stir. Cook for 2 minutes then add garlic.

Cook for one more minute, stir and add half of the lime juice.

Stir again and add all of the chicken stock.

Turn heat to medium high and add ¼ cup of cilantro, salt, spices and hot sauce.

Stir until mixture is hot and starting to boil then remove from the heat. Cover the pot and place in the center of the oven.

Cook for 15 minutes covered.

Remove from the oven, stir and add the second half of the lime juice, second half of the cilantro, and all of the chopped scallions.

Taste and if you like it hotter, add more hot sauce and serve.