ARROZ CON POLLO A LA TICA
One of the most typical dishes in Costa Rica is Arroz Con (fill in the blank). It can be chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp. But most commonly it is made with chicken, because its affordable and many folks grow chickens in their backyards! This is my take on Arroz con Pollo - or Chicken with Rice. My housekeeper has shared her lunch with me on many an occasion, and it is always wonderful. Last week, I finally asked her how to make it and she rattled off directions. I don't know if I captured everything or not, but we think it tastes pretty good for a first try. This recipe includes a sauce called Lizano. I'm told it can be found in the hispanic section of some grocery stores in the States, or from specialty online retailers. I don't know because I never knew this sauce until we moved to Costa Rica. If I find a subsitution or a source, I'll edit this recipe to include the information. Update: Couldn't find a source, but the closest you may come is Worcestershire sauce. Just go easy on it, as Lizano is not as strong tasting as Worcestershire. Enjoy!
Provided by Jostlori
Categories White Rice
Time 35m
Yield 8 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook carrot and green beans in salted water until tender, drain and set aside.
- In a wok-type pan, saute onion and red pepper in 2 tbsp olive oil until pepper is tender and onion is translucent. Set aside in small bowl.
- Heat remaining 3 tbsp oil in the wok until hot, then add the cooked rice, stir-frying for several minutes.
- Add the onion/pepper mixture and mix well to incorporate.
- Add the Lizano sauce, soy sauce and achiote powder. Mix well to incorporate.
- Add chicken and mix well to incorporate.
- Add salt and pepper to taste then remove from heat.
- Add cilantro and parsley.
- To serve in a typical manner, fill a serving-sized bowl with the Arroz con Pollo, tamp down, then unmold it onto the dinner plate. Served with a side salad and fried plantains. Here in Costa Rica, it would be served with french fries - a carbohydrate overload!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.7, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 571.2, Carbohydrate 85.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 26
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Kobir Hossain
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's now my go-to for arroz con pollo.
Steve Habodasz
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly.
Sagar Bishwakarma
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is flavorful and fluffy.
Ericka Fleming
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly.
Tommy Sin
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it last night and my family loved it. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.