Best 7 Guatemalan Chicken With Rice Recipes

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When it comes to Guatemalan cuisine, one dish that stands out is the flavorful and aromatic "Pollo con Arroz," also known as Guatemalan chicken with rice. This traditional dish is a staple in many Guatemalan homes and is often served during special occasions and gatherings. While there are variations in the recipe, the essence remains the same: tender chicken stewed in a rich, flavorful sauce, served over fluffy, aromatic rice. With its vibrant colors, enticing aromas, and delectable flavors, Pollo con Arroz is a culinary delight that captures the essence of Guatemalan culinary traditions. Its popularity has spread beyond borders, making it a beloved dish enjoyed by people around the world.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GREEK CHICKEN & RICE



Greek Chicken & Rice image

A fresh take on comfort food, Greek chicken and rice is my go-to on busy weeknights and when unexpected company stops by. Boost the health benefits and toss in chopped spinach. -Savannah Lay, Baker City, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 jar (12 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup Greek olives, sliced
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with garlic powder and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Stir in artichokes, roasted peppers, tomatoes and olives. Cook and stir until heated through, 3-5 minutes., Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. Serve with chicken. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1008mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

GUATEMALAN RICE



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My Guatemalan sister-in-law taught me how to make this rice. In Guatemala, it is served with almost any meal, and is accompanied by black beans, salsa, and corn tortillas.

Provided by ruth1234

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 26m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup long-grain rice
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon minced tomato
2 cups water
2 tablespoons chopped carrot
1 tablespoon chopped celery
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add rice, onion, and tomato; cook and stir until rice turns light golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir water, carrot, celery, and chicken bouillon into the skillet. Simmer until most of the water is absorbed, about 8 minutes. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, 5 to 8 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Carbohydrate 75.8 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 392.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE RECIPE BY TASTY



Hainanese Chicken Rice Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: whole chicken, kosher salt, fresh ginger, fresh scallion, cold water, sesame oil, sesame oil, chicken fat, garlic, fresh ginger, kosher salt, long grain rice, reserved chicken poaching broth, sambal, sriracha, sugar, garlic, fresh ginger, lime juice, reserved chicken poaching broth, fresh ginger, garlic, kosher salt, peanut oil, rice vinegar, reserved fried garlic and ginger, oyster sauce, dark sweet soy sauce, light soy sauce, reserved chicken poaching broth, cucumbers, fresh cilantro

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 32

3 lb whole chicken, giblets removed
¼ cup kosher salt, divided
4 inch pieces fresh ginger, peeled and cut into ¼-inch (6 mm) slices
1 bunch fresh scallion
1 gal cold water, plus more as needed
2 tablespoons sesame oil
¼ cup sesame oil
2 tablespoons chicken fat, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups long grain rice, rinsed and drained
2 cups reserved chicken poaching broth
2 tablespoons sambal
2 tablespoons sriracha
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons reserved chicken poaching broth
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons garlic, finely minced
kosher salt, to taste
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
reserved fried garlic and ginger
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
3 tablespoons dark sweet soy sauce
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
2 tablespoons reserved chicken poaching broth
2 cucumbers, thinly sliced, for serving
1 bunch fresh cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • To clean the chicken, rub all over with a handful of kosher salt, getting rid of any loose skin. Rinse the chicken well inside and out. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Remove any excess fat from the chicken and set aside for later.
  • Season the chicken generously with salt. Stuff the chicken cavity with the ginger slices and scallions.
  • Place the chicken in a large stock pot, cover with cold water by 1 inch (2 cm), and season with salt to taste.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low to maintain a simmer. Cover and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove the pot from the heat.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot, reserving the poaching liquid for later, and transfer to an ice bath for 5 minutes to stop the cooking process and to keep the chicken skin springy. Discard the ginger and green onion.
  • After it's cooled, pat the chicken dry with paper towels and rub all over with sesame oil. This will help prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • In a large wok or skillet, heat ¼ cup (60 ml) of sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of reserved chopped chicken fat, the garlic, ginger, and salt, and fry until aromatic, about 10 minutes.
  • Reserve ¼ of the fried garlic mixture, then add the rice to the remaining fried garlic and stir to coat. Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the rice to a rice cooker and add 2 cups (480 ml) of reserved poaching broth. Steam the rice for 60 minutes, or until tender.
  • While the rice is cooking, carve the chicken for serving.
  • Make the chili sauce: combine the sambal, Sriracha, sugar, garlic, ginger, lime juice, and chicken broth in a small bowl and stir to incorporate.
  • Make the ginger garlic sauce: in a small bowl, combine the ginger, garlic, salt, peanut oil, and rice vinegar, and stir to incorporate.
  • Make the soy sauce: in a small bowl, combine the reserved fried garlic and ginger with the oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and chicken broth, and stir to incorporate.
  • Serve the sliced chicken with the rice, dipping sauces, sliced cucumbers, and fresh cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1248 calories, Carbohydrate 87 grams, Fat 76 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 47 grams, Sugar 9 grams

ARROZ CON POLLO CHAPINA (GUATEMALAN CHICKEN AND RICE)



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Make and share this Arroz Con Pollo Chapina (Guatemalan Chicken and Rice) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 lbs skinless chicken pieces, skin and fat discarded
1 tablespoon corn oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, chopped fine
1/2 cup chopped ripe tomatoes
1 1/2 cups raw rice
1 cup sliced carrot
1/3 cup stuffed green olive
1 tablespoon capers
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup green peas
1/2 cup pimento pepper, slices (or substitute jalapeno peppers to heat it up)
1 hard-boiled egg, sliced
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet brown the chicken in the oil over medium heat for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and the black pepper. Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same skillet with the chicken fat, fry the onion, garlic and tomato for 2 minutes.
  • Add the rice and fry for 2 minutes more. Add the carrots, olives and capers and mix everything together.
  • Pour in the broth and chicken pieces.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover skillet and simmer until broth has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Add the green peas.
  • Cover skillet with aluminum foil and punch 8 holes in the top to allow steam to escape. Bake in a 300F oven for 30 minutes. Fluff up the mixture once or twice during the baking time.
  • Serve warm. Decorate the surface with the pimiento strips and egg slices and sprinkle with the cheese. The rice should be dry, loose and not sticky. Serve with fried ripe plantain slices, a salsa picante and pickled vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.7, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 101.5, Sodium 875.6, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 30

GUATEMALAN STYLE CHICKEN



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I was given this recipe at a recipe exchange and love it! Marinate chicken for at least two hours for the best flavor.

Provided by Brookes Kitchen

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs chicken, cut up
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 grapefruit, juice of
1 cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and chili powder.
  • Juice grapefruit and discard rind.
  • Mix grapefruit juice, onion, honey, and soy sauce together.
  • Pour over the chicken.
  • Marinate for at least 2 hours.
  • Broil or grill for 20 to 25 minutes until tender.
  • Baste a couple of times.
  • Remove from the grill; keep covered for 10 minutes in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.8, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 113.4, Sodium 639.8, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 7, Protein 29.4

GUATEMALAN CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE (POLLO EN PINA)



Guatemalan Chicken with Pineapple (Pollo en Pina) image

One of our favorite ways to spice up chicken for almost 15 yrs now, and it smells sooo good while it cooks! I wouldn't normally put tomatoes and pineapple together, but it sure works in this recipe from "Betty Crocker's New Int'l Cookbook." It's not as much work as it might appear; most of the cook time is just stove-top simmering.

Provided by winkki

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 -3 1/2 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, in pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pineapple, cut in 1 inch cubes or 1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup dry sherry
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 dash pepper
2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
hot cooked rice (can cook concurrently so all is ready at the same time)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in lg skillet; cook chicken on med heat until brown on all sides-- approx 15 min.
  • Remove chicken, cook onion& garlic in remaining oil until onion is tender, stirring frequently.
  • Return chicken to skillet.
  • Mix all remaining ingredients except tomatoes (and rice!); pour over chicken.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 min.
  • Add tomatoes; simmer, uncovered, until thickest pieces of chicken are cooked through-- approx 20 min.
  • Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 666.5, Fat 38.9, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 170.2, Sodium 555.4, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 9.9, Protein 43.3

PULIQUE (CHICKEN IN GUATEMALAN PULIQUE SAUCE)



Pulique (Chicken in Guatemalan Pulique Sauce) image

Pulique is a common dish of the Guatemalan highland. I love pulique, and I hope others will love it too! This is my family's recipe.

Provided by El_Ixto

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound chicken thighs
3 zucchini, thickly sliced
4 potatoes, cut into chunks
2 carrots, sliced
5 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup masa harina flour
2 tablespoons water
6 tomatoes, cored and cut into chunks
6 large fresh tomatillos, husks removed
2 cloves garlic, cut in half
1 onion, cut into chunks
3 dried guajillo chile peppers, stems and seeds removed
1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
6 whole cumin seeds
2 whole cloves
2 black peppercorns
3 tablespoons dried epazote
2 teaspoons achiote seed
¼ cup olive oil
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place the chicken thighs, zucchini, potatoes, carrots, chicken broth, and 1 teaspoon of salt into a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken and vegetables from the pot, reserving the broth, and set aside.
  • Mix the masa harina with water in a small bowl, and let stand until the corn flour has absorbed the water and made a pliable dough, about 10 minutes. Form the masa dough into a 2 inch ball. Place the dough ball, tomatoes, tomatillos, garlic, onion, guajillo peppers, cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, cloves, peppercorns, epazote, and achiote seed into the broth, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Discard the cinnamon stick, and remove the vegetables and dough ball from the broth with a strainer. Place them into a blender, and working in batches if necessary, blend the ingredients until mostly smooth. Strain the sauce, and set it aside. Retain about 1/2 cup of broth.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, and slowly pour the sauce into the hot oil, letting it fry and bubble until it starts to change color, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken, zucchini, potatoes, and carrots to the sauce, pour in about 1/2 cup of reserved chicken broth, and stir. Season with salt to taste, and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes to blend the flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 467.2 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling later on.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Whenever possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to stick to the pan.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the rice rest before serving: After the rice is cooked, let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This will help the rice absorb the flavors of the broth and seasonings.

Conclusion:

Guatemalan Chicken with Rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of tender chicken, flavorful rice, and tangy salsa is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Guatemalan Chicken with Rice a try. You won't be disappointed!

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