Abuelitas arroz con pollo, also known as grandmother's rice with chicken, is a traditional Mexican dish that is both flavorful and comforting. Made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, aromatic spices, and a rich tomato-based sauce, this dish is a staple in many Mexican households. Whether you're looking to impress your family with a special meal or simply want to enjoy a taste of Mexican heritage, cooking abuelitas arroz con pollo is a perfect choice. With its delicious flavors and easy-to-follow steps, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
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PERUVIAN ARROZ CON POLLO
I was taught by my Peruvian mother-in-law how to cook some of my husband's favorite meals. I have perfected one of her dishes...she even says it is better then hers!
Provided by Katie
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American South American Peruvian
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place two large skillets over medium heat, pour 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil into each, and heat the oil until it ripples. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, divide between the two skillets, and fry until golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes. Use screens over the skillets, if needed, to control spattering. Remove the chicken from the skillets, and drain on paper towels.
- Place the cilantro leaves, garlic, aji pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and orange juice into a blender, and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into one of the skillets, bring to a simmer, and cook and stir over medium-low heat until the mixture turns from bright to dark green, about 5 minutes.
- Place the chopped onions into the other skillet, and cook and stir over medium-low heat until the onions turn translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the rice, and cook and stir until the rice starts to turn opaque, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the white wine into the blender and pulse a few times to rinse off any extra cilantro mixture from the blender, and pour the wine into the skillet containing the cilantro mixture. Bring the mixture back to a simmer over medium heat, scrape the rice and onions into the cilantro mixture, stir in the chicken broth and black pepper, and bring to a boil. Place the browned chicken pieces and carrots into the skillet, stir to combine, and cover. Reduce heat, and cook until the rice is separate and the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid, place the pepper rings on the rice, and sprinkle with frozen peas. Cover and cook without stirring until the peppers and peas are tender, about 15 minutes. Uncover the skillet and allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 738.5 calories, Carbohydrate 65.2 g, Cholesterol 135.6 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 45.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 197.6 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
ARROZ CON POLLO
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine the salt, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper and cayenne in a plastic gallon bag. Shake until the mixture is well combined.
- Pat the chicken dry and place in the bag with the spice mixture. Shake the bag, making sure the chicken is well coated.
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch high-sided skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the chicken and brown on all sides, about 6 minutes each side. Transfer the chicken to a plate, using tongs.
- Add the onions, green peppers, red peppers and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the skillet. Cook the vegetables over moderate heat, stirring, until softened and fragrant, about 7 minutes. Add the rice and garlic and cook until the rice begins to turn gold in color and fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Meanwhile, combine the stock, tomato sauce and remaining teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Add 1 1/4 cups water and the stock mixture to the skillet and stir to make sure the rice is covered in liquid. Nestle the chicken in the rice, adding any juices from the plate. Bring the rice to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 35 minutes. Let the skillet stand covered, about 10 minutes before serving.
ARROZ CON POLLO
Wonderful homey chicken dish. This is a recipe from a relative in Panama. Fluff the rice carefully with a fork before serving, and enjoy!
Provided by RPOVARCHUK
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted
Time 2h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir chicken pieces until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and place on a plate. Cook and stir onion, green bell pepper, minced garlic, and whole garlic cloves in the same Dutch oven until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the onion mixture. Add tomatoes, rice, salt, oregano, black pepper, and bay leaf. Pour in enough chicken stock to cover all the ingredients.
- Bake chicken-rice mixture in the preheated oven until rice is tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Stir peas, olives, raisins, and pimento peppers into the chicken-rice mixture. Bake until warmed through, an additional 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 142.4 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 50.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1104.9 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
SPANISH ARROZ CON POLLO RECIPE (SPANISH CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE)
Steps:
- Begin by sprinkling chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Then brown them in a large skillet in the oil.
- Once chicken pieces are browned, remove them from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain.
- Meanwhile, cook onions, peppers, garlic, and rice in the oil until oil is absorbed and the rice is coated.
- After that, stir in the broth, cumin, saffron, and tomatoes.
- Arrange chicken pieces on top of the rice and bring to a boil.
- When liquids are boiling, lower the heat, and cover the pan.
- Simmer for about 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked and rice is tender.
- Garnish with olives to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1204 calories, Carbohydrate 90 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 402 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 47 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 99 grams protein, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1379 grams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams unsaturated fat
CLASSIC ARROZ CON POLLO
A quick and easy way to make a delicious Cuban dish that makes a whole meal. Serve with salad and a fresh loaf of Cuban bread. Enjoy!
Provided by carole in orlando
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season chicken thighs with Adobo and pepper.
- Place olive oil in a large skillet with a tight fitting lid.
- Saute the chicken in oil until lightly brown on both sides.
- Remove chicken, add the onion and green peppers and saute until tender.
- Add the rice to the onion mix and stir well, mixing in the seasoning thoroughly.
- Add the chicken broth and water.
- Nestle the chicken pieces in the rice mix to partially cover the chicken.
- Cover the skillet tightly, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Add the peas and pimientos and stir in gently.
- Cover, and simmer 5 minutes more.
- The rice should be tender and the liquid mostly absorbed.
- Remove from the heat and let stand 5 minutes.
- Serve.
ARROZ CON POLLO WITH MATT AND PATRICK RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: salt, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, vegetable oil, long grain rice, garlic, yellow onion, tomato sauce, chicken bouillon, hot water, peas, carrot
Provided by Alix Traeger
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Add the chicken thighs to a large pot, cover with water, and season with salt. Boil the chicken for 40 minutes, or until cooked through. Drain.
- Shred the chicken from the bones and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, then add the rice and continually stir until the rice turns a light brown.
- Add the garlic, onion, and salt. Stir the rice until it turns golden.
- Add the tomato sauce, bouillon cubes and hot water. Increase the heat to medium-high.
- Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid. Check occasionally to make sure the rice is not drying out too quickly.
- Mix in the shredded chicken, peas, and carrots.
- Remove the rice from the heat and fluff with fork.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1307 calories, Carbohydrate 108 grams, Fat 69 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 55 grams, Sugar 16 grams
PUERTO RICAN ARROZ CON POLLO
This Puerto Rican rice with chicken recipe is a classic island-cuisine dish filled with the savory flavors of ham, pork, capers, olives, and tomatoes.
Provided by Cheri Raxter
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place chicken in a large bowl and cover with apple cider vinegar. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add pork and ham; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add bell peppers and cook for 1 minute. Add onion and cook for 1 minute. Stir in sofrito and recaito and cook for 1 minute. Season with oregano, cumin, and pepper. Add capers and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in tomato sauce and olives; cook for another minute.
- Strain chicken and discard vinegar. Add chicken to the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Adjust heat as need to simmer but not boil.
- Add broth, sazon, and rice to the pot. Stir until well mixed and return to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes. Remove pot from heat and stir.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 83.3 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1315.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use high-quality long-grain rice. If you can find it, bomba or Valencia rice are both excellent choices.
- Be sure to rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove any starch and prevent the rice from clumping.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven for cooking the rice. This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the rice from burning.
- Be careful not to overcook the rice. It should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
- Add the chicken and vegetables to the rice during the last few minutes of cooking. This will help to prevent them from overcooking.
- Serve the arroz con pollo immediately, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.
Conclusion:
Arroz con pollo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of rice, chicken, vegetables, and spices makes for a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this arroz con pollo recipe a try.
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