If you are looking for a flavorful and authentic Latin dish, look no further than Arroz con Pollo Estilo Italiano. Arroz con Pollo is a traditional rice and chicken dish that combines the delicious flavors of Spanish and Italian cuisine. With its succulent chicken and vibrant mix of vegetables, spices, and herbs, Arroz con Pollo Estilo Italiano is a hearty and satisfying meal that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. This dish is a versatile one, too. With a few simple substitutions, you can easily tailor it to fit your dietary preferences or the ingredients you have on hand. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!
Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!
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
ARROZ CON POLLO
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
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 RISOTTO
Why should anyone raise an eyebrow if an American chef decides to combine the best of an Italian cooking technique with a deservedly popular Spanish recipe? Anyone who says this Spanish-Italian creation is not authentic need only go in search of the only authentic recipe for arroz con pollo, or rice with chicken. For the Spanish-Italian variation, thanks go to Larry Wolhandler, the owner of Painter's Tavern in Cornwall-on-Hudson, N.Y. He is also responsible for its unwieldy name, arroz con pollo risotto, or rice with chicken rice. But the idea is clear: the ingredients are Spanish, the method of cooking the rice Italian. The result, with a few alterations, is a handsome and quick meal that would be complemented by a salad of orange slices and red onions with a few dribbles of olive oil.
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, casseroles, one pot, main course
Time 30m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat chicken stock and let simmer while preparing the rest of the recipe.
- Heat oil in a heavy pan large enough to hold remaining ingredients. Saute onions and garlic in hot oil until onions are soft.
- Stir in turmeric, peppers and chicken breasts and continue cooking until chicken begins to turn golden.
- Add rice and stir well until rice is coated. Stir in tomatoes.
- Stir about half a cup of the stock into the rice mixture and cook over medium high heat; stir frequently, until stock is absorbed. Repeat with additional half-cups of stock, using as much as is needed to cook the rice. The rice should be firm at its center, the mixture creamy. Just before rice is ready, stir in peas; cover, and let sit for two minutes to cook the peas. Season with salt, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 709, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 85 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1788 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 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
ARROZ CON POLLO
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
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
Provided by Ingrid Hoffmann
Categories main-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Place the chicken, quartered onions, 1 cup of chicken broth, beer, Delicioso Adobo, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 of the cilantro, and garlic in a large pot or skillet over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside to cool; once cool shred and set aside. Strain the broth into a bowl through a fine-mesh sieve discarding the onion pieces.
- Pour the broth into a measuring cup and add water to make 4 cups of liquid. Return it to the pot or skillet and add the rice, peas, carrots, green beans, ketchup, and salt. Stir well and bring to a boil. Let the liquid evaporate to just below the level of the rice, about 10 minutes, and then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the rice is tender and fully cooked, 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the peppers and the remaining sliced onions and cook until they're tender, 8 minutes. Shred the cooked chicken meat discarding the skin and bones, and add the chicken to the vegetables. Cook until it is heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and add the chicken and vegetables to the rice mixture. Stir in the olives, sprinkle with the remaining cilantro and serve.
- Combine all measured ingredients in a small glass jar with an airtight lid and shake to blend. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
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
Rich and savory Arroz Con Pollo with delicious tomato flavor, juicy chicken, tender rice, lots of herbs and spices, plenty of lime juice, and a handful of jalapeño-stuffed green olives. Bright and spicy and comforting!
Provided by Lindsay
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven. Add the chicken, season with 1 teaspoon of salt, and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping once, until cooked through. Remove from the pan. When cooled, roughly chop or shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Turn the heat down on the pan. Add the garlic, shallot, jalapeño, and pepper to the same pan. Sauté until soft and fragrant, scraping the browned bits off the bottom, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the tomato paste, spices, thyme, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt; sauté for 2-3 minutes, until deep red.
- Preheat the oven 350 degrees. Add beer; simmer and let it reduce for a few minutes. Add canned tomatoes, broth, and bay leaf; bring to a low simmer.
- Stir in chicken and rice; bring to a low simmer. Cover with a lid and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove lid and fluff with a fork. Stir in olives, cilantro, and lime juice. Season to taste and ENJOY your masterpiece!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Sugar 4.2 g, Sodium 1013.4 mg, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 14.4 g, Cholesterol 54.5 mg
ARROZ CON POLLO - CUBAN STYLE
Make and share this Arroz Con Pollo - Cuban Style recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Marisol
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut chicken breasts into bite size cubes. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and cumin; set aside.
- Heat chicken broth.
- In an large iron pot put 2 tablespoons corn oil; add chicken breasts and fry until brown.
- Don't cook the chicken completely. Take chicken out and set aside.
- To the same pot add 2 tablespoons of oil and add chopped onions, garlic and green peppers. Sauté until onions are soft about 3 minutes. Add pearl rice and sauté for about 2 minutes to seal the rice.
- Start adding your liquid 1/2 cup of broth and 1 bottle of beer.
- When rice has absorbed the liquid, repeat step--1/2 cup of chicken broth and one bottle of beer; continue until rice is soft, stirring constantly after each addition of liquid.
- Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt.When rice is almost cooked, add your chicken breast back into pot.
- Continue to cook until rice it fully cooked. Rice should be wet not dry. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 892.5, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 2238.2, Carbohydrate 103.6, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 6, Protein 40.5
ARROZ CON POLLO
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
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.
ARROZ CON POLLO
-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 5-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a blender, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, oregano, chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cover and process until smooth. Set aside., Sprinkle chicken with remaining salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken in batches in 2 tablespoons oil for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the rice for 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in broth., In a Dutch oven, heat the remaining oil; add tomato mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 4 minutes. Stir in rice mixture; bring to a boil. , Arrange chicken in pan. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook for 25-30 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken juices run clear. Stir in peas; cover and let stand for 4 minutes or until peas are heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 1078mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
ARROZ CON POLLO (RICE WITH CHICKEN) RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, garlic, salt, cumin powder, pepper powder, fresh oregano, fresh thyme, vegetable oil, onion, carrot, chorizo sausage, basmati rice, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, chicken broth, salt, saffron, beer, caper vinaigre, small capers, green pea, pimento-stuffed green olives, fresh cilantro
Provided by Jon Michelena
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Place the chicken bones in a pot with water to cook for 20 minutes and strain the liquid. Add the salt and saffron to the water so that it releases the color.
- Mix the spices in a bowl and season the chicken. Brown the chicken and set aside. Then, in the same pan, brown the onion with carrots and chorizos. Add the rice and stir together, browning.
- Add green peppers, red peppers, chicken, and boiling chicken broth with saffron and beer. Cover the pan and simmer for 17 minutes.
- After 17 minutes add peas, olives, capers and caper vinaigrette to the top of the dish. Cover and cook for 3 more minutes. Uncover, add the coriander and stir.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1467 calories, Carbohydrate 124 grams, Fat 72 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 73 grams, Sugar 8 grams
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
ARROZ CON POLLO ESTILO ITALIANO
Todo mundo ha probado la receta de arroz con pollo, pero esta preparada al estilo mediterráneo de Italia, sorprenderá a cualquiera.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Casa
Time 30m
Yield 4 porciones
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Calienta 2 cdas. de aderezo en una sartén grande a fuego medio. Agrega las pechugas; cocínalas de 5 a 7 min. por lado o hasta que estén cocidas (temperatura interna de 165°F). Retíralas de la sartén; tápalas para mantenerlas calientes.
- Agrega el resto del aderezo y las verduras (vegetales) a la sartén y, revolviendo las verduras con frecuencia, cocínalas de 3 a 5 min. o hasta que estén tiernas pero crujientes. Incorpora la salsa para espagueti y, revolviéndola con frecuencia, cocínala 1 min. o hasta que se termine de calentar.
- Acomoda el arroz sobre un platón; ponle encima el pollo, la salsa y los quesos.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
ARROZ CON POLLO (CUBANO)
In Cuba, "arroz con pollo" has the same status of a national dish. But even among serious cooks, the rules for constructing it are changing. The freshly made pastes (adobo and recaito), as well as the flavor-intensive olives, capers, and pimientos, still define the dish. But without the lard and the salt pork that health-conscious modern cooks have put behind them, the proud insistence on cooking the rice in plain water is yielding to the richer flavors of chicken broth or beer. Plantanos fritos (sautéed sweet bananas) are the classic accompaniment to this dish
Provided by Witch Doctor
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 7h30m
Yield 5-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- Cut the chicken into 2 thighs, 2 drumsticks, 2 wings, 2 wing tips, a back piece, and 4 breast pieces. Reserve the neck, back, and wing tips for stock.
- Mix all the ingredients for the adobo and rub over the remaining pieces. Refrigerate several hours or overnight, or let sit at room temperature 1 hour to absorb the flavors.
- Meanwhile, make the stock. Put the neck, back, and wing tips (and giblets if you like) in 4 cups of water with the garlic, onion, celery, and cilantro. Cook uncovered 2 to 3 hours, then strain out the solids and return the stock to the pot.
- Coarsely chop the recaito ingredients, then process them together in a food processor until finely minced but not watery.
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, wide, heavy bottomed saucepan, Dutch oven, or skillet. Add salt pork and cook 3 to 5 minutes. Remove any solid fat pieces but leave the meat in the pot. Add chicken thighs and drumsticks and cook 5 minutes. Add remaining chicken pieces and sausage pieces and cook another 10 minutes to brown all pieces on both sides.
- Remove and set aside. Add the recaito and cook 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, then 3 cups hot stock (or 1 ½ cups stock and 1 ½ cups beer). Add the cumin, paprika, chili powder, turmeric and bay leaf and the rice. Bring to a boil. Return chicken to the pan. Stir in the olives and some salt, if needed. Reduce heat and boil gently, uncovered, until all the surface water disappears (Cuban cooks say to cook uncovered until the rice is dry). With a wooden spoon, turn up the rice from the bottom of the pot.
- Reduce heat to very low, cover the pot, and cook for 1 hour, uncovering briefly every 15 minutes to turn up the rice from the bottom of the pan.
- Turn the rice and chicken onto a serving platter and garnish with the pimiento strips and the peas. Scrape up the pegao (the bottom crust) with a spatula (it will come off in pieces) and pass in a separate serving dish or scatter the pieces around the edges of the platter. It should be crisp and colored anywhere from gold to brown, but not burned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 659.7, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 52.7, Sodium 1381, Carbohydrate 83.7, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 10, Protein 22
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh, organic vegetables and free-range chicken.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
- Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper. This will help to enhance the flavor.
- Cook the chicken until it is cooked through but not overcooked. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your arroz con pollo. This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to the dish.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and herbs. This is a great way to create a unique and flavorful dish.
- Serve arroz con pollo with a side of beans, salad, or bread.
Conclusion:
Arroz con pollo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you like it mild or spicy, with a lot of vegetables or a little, there is an arroz con pollo recipe out there for everyone.
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