ARROZ CON POLLO

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Categories     Blender     Chicken     Poultry     Rice     Tomato     Bake     Sauté     Dinner     Spice     Saffron     Pea     Party     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

For chicken
3 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (3 1/2- to 4-lb) chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For rice
1 lb onions, chopped (2 1/2 cups)
2 green bell peppers, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
1 (14- to 15-oz) can diced tomatoes, including juice
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (12 fl oz)
1 1/2 cups water
2 cups long-grain white rice (3/4 lb)
1 cup frozen baby peas (not thawed; 5 oz)
1/2 cup small or medium pimiento-stuffed green olives (2 oz), rinsed
1/4 cup drained chopped bottled pimientos (2 oz), rinsed
Special Equipment
a wide 6- to 7-qt heavy pot (about 12 inches in diameter and 4 inches deep)

Steps:

  • Prepare chicken:
  • Purée garlic, orange juice, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth. Put chicken pieces in a large bowl and pour purée over them, turning to coat. Marinate chicken, covered and chilled, turning occasionally, 1 hour.
  • Transfer chicken, letting excess marinade drip back into bowl, to paper towels, then pat dry. Reserve marinade.
  • Heat oil and butter in 6- to 7-quart pot over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then brown chicken in 2 or 3 batches, without crowding, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes per batch. Transfer chicken as browned to a plate, reserving fat in pot.
  • Prepare rice and bake arroz con pollo:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat to 350°F.
  • Sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic in fat in pot over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally and scraping up brown bits from chicken, until vegetables are softened, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • While vegetables cook, heat saffron in a dry small skillet over low heat, shaking skillet, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add wine and bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.
  • Add cumin and salt to vegetables and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in saffron mixture, bay leaf, tomatoes (including juice), broth, water, and reserved marinade and bring to a boil.
  • Add all chicken except breast pieces, skin sides up, and gently simmer, covered, over low heat 10 minutes. Stir in rice, then add breast pieces, skin sides up, and arrange chicken in 1 layer. Return to a simmer.
  • Cover pot tightly, then transfer to oven and bake until rice is tender and most of liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Scatter peas, olives, and pimientos over rice and chicken (do not stir) and let stand, pot covered with a kitchen towel, until peas are heated through and any remaining liquid is absorbed by rice, about 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf.

siploe
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This Arroz con Pollo was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I will definitely be making it again.


Antonetta Granato
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I love that this Arroz con Pollo recipe is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my family's tastes.


Reaper XD
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This Arroz con Pollo was the perfect comfort food on a cold night.


Kate ARRASMITH
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This Arroz con Pollo was a nice change of pace from my usual weeknight meals. It was easy to make and the whole family enjoyed it.


Emma Chase
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my Arroz con Pollo turned out mushy. The chicken was tough and the rice was overcooked.


Grace Ruth
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I would give this Arroz con Pollo a 10/10. It was absolutely delicious!


Akash Thapa VD
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This Arroz con Pollo was a great weeknight meal. It was easy to make and the whole family loved it.


Jawad Baiz
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This Arroz con Pollo was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Kasibante Sam
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I've never had Arroz con Pollo before, but this recipe was a great introduction. The chicken was flavorful and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


junaid Saraki
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This Arroz con Pollo was amazing! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Quwin Prince
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The chicken was a little dry, but the rice was good.


Bangla Star
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This Arroz con Pollo was a little bland for my taste. I would have liked more seasoning in the chicken and rice.


yeoer
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this Arroz con Pollo. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was flavorful and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.


Inayaturrhman Zahoor
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This was my first time making Arroz con Pollo, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish was delicious. I especially liked the crispy chicken skin.


Philip Darkwa
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I've made this Arroz con Pollo recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the rice is flavorful and fluffy. I especially love the sofrito sauce, which really brings the dish together.


Andrew Wilson
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This Arroz con Pollo recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice crunch and freshness to the dish. I will definitely be making th