Best 14 Arroz Con Pollo A La Tica Recipes

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¡Pura Vida! Experience the vibrant flavors of Costa Rica with our guide to making the traditional dish, Arroz con Pollo a la Tica. This delectable one-pot meal combines tender chicken, aromatic rice, and a medley of vegetables in a flavorful sauce. Our comprehensive guide will take you on a culinary journey, providing step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and tips to ensure a perfect Arroz con Pollo experience. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and savor the authentic taste of Costa Rica in your own kitchen!

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ARROZ CON POLLO



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
One 3 1/2-to-4-pound chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces and skin removed
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
2 cloves garlic, finely diced
1 1/2 cups low-salt chicken stock
1/2 cup tomato sauce

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.

GOYA® EASY ARROZ CON POLLO



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This simple arroz con pollo recipe is a cinch to prepare with a few GOYA® pantry staples. GOYA® Adobo lends irresistible flavor to the chicken; GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil makes the veggies even tastier and GOYA® Yellow Rice takes away any guess work. One bite and you'll taste an authentic, homemade meal that's easier than ever to make!

Provided by Goya

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Goya®

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound chicken breasts and/or thighs*
½ teaspoon GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper
1 tablespoon GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped
½ medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 teaspoons GOYA® Minced Garlic
1 (8 ounce) box GOYA® Yellow Rice
1 (4 ounce) jar GOYA® Fancy Sliced Pimientos, drained
8 GOYA® Manzanilla Olives Stuffed with Minced Pimientos, thinly sliced
¼ cup GOYA® Frozen Peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Season chicken with Adobo. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan; cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate. Add onion and peppers to pan. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 5 min. Add garlic to pan; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds more.
  • Pour 2 cups water into pan with vegetables; bring water mixture to boil; add rice and chicken to pan. Return water to boil; boil 1 min. Lower heat to medium low; simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, rice is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 25 min.
  • Arrange pimientos, olives and peas over Chicken and Rice.

ARROZ CON POLLO



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This one-pot recipe for Arroz Con Pollo, which is great for a crowd, comes from Martha's book One Pot: 120+ Easy Meals from Your Skillet, Slow Cooker, Stockpot, and More. It's made with bone-in fatty chicken thighs, pimiento-stuffed green olives, chopped tomatoes, saffron threads, and bay leaves.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup dry white wine
Pinch of saffron threads
6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 6 ounces each)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 large tomato, chopped
2 dried bay leaves
1 1/2 cups short-grain rice, preferably Valencia
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
1 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl, combine wine and saffron.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven or braiser, heat oil over medium-high. Add chicken, skin side down; cook until browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Flip and cook 2 minutes more; transfer to a plate.
  • Drain all but 2 tablespoons fat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until translucent, 4 minutes. Add tomato and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in wine-saffron mixture, bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until wine is nearly evaporated, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in rice, broth, and olives. Nestle chicken into rice, skin side up. Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to oven. Cook until liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

ARROZ CON POLLO (PERUVIAN STYLE)



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This is an original Peruvian recipe for cilantro rice with veggies and chicken. I really like to eat this with avocado seasoned with lime and salt, or with onions seasoned with lime, salt, and pepper. Delicious!

Provided by carla from peru

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     South American     Peruvian

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 skinless chicken pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 large onion, cut into small cubes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 cups white rice
2 cups water
1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
1 carrot, cut into small cubes
1 cup green peas

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a heavy pot with a lid over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook in hot oil until just browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a platter, reserving drippings in the pot.
  • Saute onion and garlic in the retained drippings until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir cilantro into the onion mixture; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir mixture for 2 minutes more.
  • Return chicken to the pot; add rice, water, beer, carrot, and peas. Place lid on the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the rice absorbs the liquid completely and is tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 711.6 calories, Carbohydrate 105.4 g, Cholesterol 64.7 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 80.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

ARROZ CON POLLO



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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

¼ cup vegetable oil
1 (4 to 6 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cloves garlic
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 cup rice
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
2 cups chicken stock, or as needed to cover
1 cup green peas
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup raisins
¼ cup chopped pimento peppers

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

PUERTO RICAN ARROZ CON POLLO



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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

3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 cup apple cider vinegar, or as needed
¼ cup canola oil
¼ pound salted pork, chopped into bite-sized pieces
¼ pound cooked ham, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
¼ cup sofrito (such as Goya®)
¼ cup recaito (such as Goya®)
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon capers
6 cloves garlic, diced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup rinsed and diced Spanish olives
3 cups chicken broth
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning with coriander and achiote
3 cups uncooked white rice

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

ARROZ CON POLLO A LA TICA



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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

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 medium carrot, small dice
1/2 cup green beans, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
1 small onion, small dice
1/2 red pepper, small dice
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 cups cooked white rice, cold
5 tablespoons Lizano sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon achiote powder
salt & pepper
1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped

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

ARROZ CON POLLO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup long-grain rice
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 chicken bouillon cube

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Put the chicken in an ovensafe baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Use tongs to turn the chicken and evenly coat. Bake for 15 minutes until browned but not cooked all the way through (it will finish cooking with the rice).
  • Meanwhile, add the remaining tablespoon olive oil to a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the rice and stir to coat.
  • Toast the rice, stirring occasionally, until it is lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in the onion and garlic and continue cooking until the rice is just lightly browned and the vegetables are starting to soften, about 2 minutes more. Make sure the garlic does not brown.
  • Add the tomato sauce, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, bouillon and 3 cups water. Stir to combine. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer and add the chicken to the rice in an even layer, skin-side up and not overlapping. Cover and cook until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

ARROZ CON POLLO (COSTA RICAN STYLE)



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This is a delicious rice with chicken, base on my mom's recipe but my way. It is perfect to use in parties, family reunions, they will love it!! I have put all ingredients in order acording to how we will be using them, to make it easy, since it's done with different steps on the ingredients. Definitivately for those who love to spend some time in the kitchen and make something delicioso!

Provided by Chef Kat.

Categories     White Rice

Time 2h30m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 29

2 boneless chicken breasts
1 tomatoes
1 onion
1/2 red bell pepper
1 celery rib
6 garlic cloves
1 bouquet garni
8 -10 peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 carrot, peeled and cut in 1/2
2 cups uncooked rice
3 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon achiote paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large carrot
1 lb green beans
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
1 cup sweet corn
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 onion
1 minced garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon curry
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large pot with 2 litters of water on medium high; add the chicken breast, tomato cut in 1/4s, onion cut in 1/4s, bell pepper, celery, garlic, bouquet Garni, pepper corns, salt and the peeled carrot. Bring to a boil until the chicken is soft enough to be shredded.
  • When ready, take the chicken out shredded with the help of 2 forks, cover and set aside.
  • Strain stock through a fine mesh strainer into another large container discarding the solids and keep it! we will use it to make our rice.
  • Let's work on the rice now, put all ingredients into a rice cooker.
  • The olive oil, achiote paste, salt and the 3 cups of chicken stock. Remember to use the one from the chicken you just did!
  • Stir the mixture and try to make sure the rice is evenly spread out. Press the "cook" button. You'll have delicious golden rice in about 45 minutes, depending on your rice cooker. When the rice cooker finishes and switches to "keep warm", wait 10 minutes. Then open the lid and fluff the rice.
  • Mean while we are going to work on the veggies.
  • Let's cut the carrot in brunoise and the green beans in rondelle. Add them into a medium pot with 2 cups of the chicken stock left and 2 cups of water let it boil until they are soft. Let's say till they are al dente, add the corn stir and drain. Set aside.
  • Now that we have all the ingredients ready, let's put it all together.
  • In a clean large non-stick pot in medium high temperature, add the olive oil, melt the butter and add the bell pepper, the onion and garlic finely chopped, sauté for 3 minutes, add the veggies we have soften and have ready, sauté 2 more minutes, let's get the shredded chicken and add it to it, add the cumin, paprika, curry and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Get all ingredients combine then add the rice little by little, gently mix ingredients with rice by using a big spoon until it is uniform rice, veggies and chicken. Try and add salt if necessary.
  • Serve with a green salad or some french fries. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.9, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 42, Sodium 779.8, Carbohydrate 77.9, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 9.1, Protein 22.8

ARROZ CON POLLO



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You can make arroz con pollo, the Caribbean specialty, fast or slow. For weeknights, go with the stripped-down variation. But when you have a little time-and you don't need much-make the full-chicken stock for extra flavor, and saffron for best color and complexity. If you don't have stock, don't worry too much. Since the chicken and vegetables are cooking in the liquid, the dish will taste good even if you make it with water. A few slices of tomatoes would go well here, or any salad you like. You don't need much to round out this meal.

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 pound good slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice
3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade (page 160), or water
2 medium onions (about 1/2 pound), sliced
1 chicken, 3 to 4 pounds, cut into serving pieces, or 2 1/2 to 3 pounds chicken parts, trimmed of excess fat
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups white rice
1 ripe tomato, cored, seeded, and chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
2 bay leaves
Large pinch of saffron threads, optional
1 cup fresh or frozen peas, optional
Freshly minced parsley or cilantro leaves for garnish
Lemon or lime wedges for serving

Steps:

  • Put the bacon in a deep skillet that has a lid and is large enough to hold the chicken; turn the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat is rendered and the bacon is browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, warm the stock in a small saucepan.
  • Add the onions and the chicken, skin side down, to the bacon and brown the chicken well, rotating and turning the pieces as necessary, about 10 minutes. About halfway through the browning, add the garlic and bell pepper and sprinkle everything with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the chicken and everything else in the pan with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is glossy, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato, allspice, bay leaves, saffron and peas if you're using them, and stock; stir, then return the chicken mixture to the pan. Adjust the heat so the liquid boils steadily but not violently and cover.
  • Cook for 20 minutes, until all the water is absorbed and the chicken is cooked through. (You can keep the dish warm over very low heat for another 15 minutes, and it will retain its heat for 15 minutes beyond that and still be good warm rather than hot.) Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon or lime wedges.
  • Fast, easy, and still really good. Omit the bacon, stock, red pepper, tomato, allspice, bay leaves, and peas. Bring 3 cups water to a boil. Put 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet and turn the heat to medium-high. Add the onions and a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften and become translucent, 5 to 10 minutes; meanwhile, remove the skin from the chicken. Add the rice to the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until glossy. Add the saffron if you're using it, then the chicken, some salt and pepper, and the boiling water. Adjust the heat and finish cooking as directed.

CLASSIC ARROZ CON POLLO



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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

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
10 ounces vigo brand yellow rice (should be Vigo)
1 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup frozen baby peas
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento, drained
adobo seasoning
pepper

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



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Ubiquitous throughout Latin America and beyond, this dish can be as simple or as complex as your ingredients allow. The key is to layer flavor, adding dimension as you go. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are preferred, but bone-in will also work well. (Chicken breasts lack the same amount of fat and flavor, so they are not recommended here.) Watch the rice carefully as it cooks, absorbing the liquid, as pots and stoves vary greatly. If it starts to smell a little burned, reduce the heat, toss and put the lid on the pot. But don't worry, as this aroma can be part of creating the coveted pegao, a layer of toasted rice that develops on the bottom of the pan and sticks to it, similar to Persian tahdig, Spanish socarrat or Senegalese xoon.

Provided by Von Diaz

Categories     dinner, grains and rice, poultry, vegetables, main course

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

3 large garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 cups medium-grain white rice
3 tablespoons olive oil
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or water)
2 1/2 to 3 cups fresh sofrito (see recipe below)
3 dried bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground annatto or sweet paprika
1 cup tomato sauce (basic canned tomato sauce is fine)
3/4 cup medium pimento-stuffed olives, drained (optional)
2 teaspoons drained capers (optional)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 lime, cut into wedges
Salted, sliced avocado and tomato, for serving
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into quarters
3 ají dulce or amarillo peppers (or mini bell peppers), seeded and coarsely chopped
6 large garlic cloves
1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
6 fresh culantro leaves and tender stems, coarsely chopped (see Note)
6 fresh cilantro stems, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare the adobo by whisking the ingredients together in a bowl, or blending in a small food processor, pilón or mortar and pestle.
  • Pat the chicken dry, then place in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Pour prepared adobo over chicken. Toss well to combine, then cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap, or seal the bag, and let the chicken rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. If you have the time, marinate for several hours or overnight to make the chicken extra tender and flavorful.
  • Prepare the sofrito: In a large food processor or blender, blend the peppers and garlic until smooth. Add the onion and blend until smooth, then add the culantro and cilantro and blend until smooth. (The preparation may produce more sofrito than needed for this recipe, but you can store additional sofrito in the fridge for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.)
  • Add the rice to a medium bowl, then rinse with several rounds of cool water, pouring through a fine-mesh strainer until water runs out clear.
  • Once chicken is marinated, heat olive oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high. When the oil is simmering, working in batches if necessary, add chicken in one layer and brown for 7 to 10 minutes per batch, turning several times to evenly brown.
  • Meanwhile, bring chicken broth (or water) to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce to a simmer until ready to use.
  • Add sofrito, bay leaves and annatto or paprika to pot with chicken and stir well. Reduce heat to medium, and sauté until liquid is mostly evaporated and sofrito thickens to a paste, about 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce and cook for 3 to 5 minutes longer, until the sauce darkens. Add the rinsed rice, olives and capers (if using), and salt and pepper, and fold in to ensure that the rice is fully coated and the chicken is evenly distributed.
  • Pour in hot stock, then simmer, uncovered, over medium heat for about 15 minutes, stirring only 2 to 3 times and shaking the pot every few minutes to keep rice level. (The liquid surrounding the rice will lower by about 1 inch.) Watch the rice very closely: The window between just right and overcooked is small, and difficult to predict, but you'll become an expert at this over time.
  • Once you start to spot lots of little bubbles on the surface but see no more pronounced liquid on top, top with the lid, reduce heat to low and cook until the rice is al dente, about 15 to 20 minutes, shaking pot a few times. Once liquid is almost entirely evaporated, sprinkle thawed peas on top.
  • Working directly in the pot, using 2 forks, pull apart chicken thighs until shredded. Gently fluff the rice, bringing grains from the bottom to the top. Return the lid and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with lime wedges, and serve with salted avocado and tomato slices (or a simple green salad). The dish keeps well in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.

ARROZ CON POLLO WITH MATT AND PATRICK RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

1 teaspoon salt, plus more for water
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup long grain rice
1 clove garlic, finely minced
½ yellow onion, finely chopped
8 oz tomato sauce, 1 can
2 cubes chicken bouillon
2 cups hot water
6 oz peas, 1 can
6 oz carrot, 1 can

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

GOURMET ARROZ CON POLLO



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This is a great recipe, with olives and capers to give it a gourmet touch! I got it from Calling All Cooks TV show. Enjoy!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons achiote seeds
1 -2 whole chicken, cut into parts or 5 boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
2 large onions, diced
10 cloves garlic, minced
2 green peppers, diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 jar capers
3 cups long grain brown rice or 3 cups long grain white rice
1/2 bunch cilantro leaf, cut up (can substitute parsley)
6 basil leaves, cut into strips
4 cups chicken broth
1 jar green olives, pimento stuffed or 1 jar black olives
3 bay leaves
salt and pepper, to taste
1 can baby peas
pimiento
fresh asparagus

Steps:

  • Place 1/2 cup of olive oil in small pan and add the achiote.
  • Heat on medium heat until bubbles form, then remove from heat and let steep.
  • Drain achiote seeds from oil (should be a vibrant reddish-orange color).
  • Place oil in large stockpot.
  • Heat oil on high and place chicken pieces in pot and brown; this is done just to brown chicken NOT to cook it.
  • Remove chicken from pot.
  • Place diced onions, garlic, and peppers in pot with the achiote.
  • Saute until soft (do not burn garlic).
  • Put capers in pot and cook for a while with the onion mixture.
  • Add rice to the pot with garlic, peppers, garlic and capers, then swirl rice into the mixture.
  • Let the rice cook for just about a minute.
  • Place cut up cilantro (or parsley) and basil in pot.
  • Add in chicken broth and make sure you scrape the pot.
  • Add chicken pieces back in.
  • Put olives in and mix.
  • Place bay leaves in pot.
  • Check for seasonings (Please note: add salt and pepper at the end).
  • Let the mixture cook on medium heat until the rice is done.
  • Add peas just before serving.
  • In another medium pot place peeled asparagus in water and boil until they turn bright green.
  • Place in ice bath to stop the cooking process.
  • To serve, place rice and chicken in a large platter.
  • Arrange chicken pieces around platter and rice in the center.
  • Place cooked asparagus around the platter and then place pimentos in the center.
  • Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Choose fresh vegetables, plump chicken, and flavorful rice.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. If the chicken is too crowded, it will steam instead of brown.
  • Cook the rice in chicken broth instead of water for a more flavorful dish.
  • Add achiote paste or annatto seeds to the rice for a vibrant yellow color.
  • Garnish the finished dish with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and avocado slices.

Conclusion:

Arroz con Pollo a la Tica is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a one-pot dish that is packed with flavor. The combination of chicken, rice, vegetables, and spices is sure to please everyone at the table.

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