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

Adnan Khalil
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This recipe is a keeper! The arroz con pollo was easy to make and turned out so delicious. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Somrat
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I made this arroz con pollo last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavor and the chicken was so moist. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


carlin cara
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This arroz con pollo is the best I've ever had. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Alebo Hassan
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I've been making this arroz con pollo for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a family gathering or a potluck. I love that it's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Rea Faith
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This arroz con pollo is the perfect dish for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze.


Noh Noh (NohNoh)
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I made this arroz con pollo for a party last weekend and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the flavor and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Agu Ekene
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This arroz con pollo is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and flavorful, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that it's easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


SHAM STAR
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I've made this arroz con pollo several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is cooked to perfection. I love that this recipe is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Bi Bunni
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This recipe is a keeper! The arroz con pollo was easy to make and turned out so delicious. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Revision Home Network
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I made this arroz con pollo last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavor and the chicken was so moist. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Rakibboy
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This arroz con pollo is the best I've ever had. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Md Tarek Islam
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I've been making this arroz con pollo for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a family gathering or a potluck. I love that it's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Logan Pape
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This arroz con pollo is the perfect dish for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze.


ronald maphosa
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I made this arroz con pollo for a party last weekend and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the flavor and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Judth Mwendalubi
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This arroz con pollo is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and flavorful, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that it's easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Russ Parmerter
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I've made this arroz con pollo several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is cooked to perfection. I love that this recipe is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


ebb whitt
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This recipe is a keeper! The arroz con pollo was easy to make and turned out so delicious. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Abbey crozier
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I made this arroz con pollo last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavor and the chicken was so moist. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Try hard
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This Puerto Rican arroz con pollo is the best I've ever had! The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.