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Arroz Con Pollo Recipe
This authentic arroz con pollo recipe is loaded with seasoned chicken cooked with rice, peas, spices, and olives.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 25m⏳ Prep: 25 min🔥 Cook: 1h👤 Chef Billy Parisi📖 billyparisi
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Season the chicken parts on all sides with salt and pepper.
2
Next, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil or bacon fat to a large rondeau over medium-high heat and brown the chicken for 3 to ⏱️ 4 minutes on each side or until well browned.
3
Pour the chicken stock over the chicken and turn the heat down to low and cook for 25 to ⏱️ 30 minutes, or until done. Keep warm.
chicken stock6 cups
4
In a separate large rondeau or saucepan, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil with the annatto seeds and cook over low for ⏱️ 30 seconds or until the color comes out.
annatto seeds2 tablespoons
5
Discard the seeds and then add in the diced peppers, onions, and garlic and saute for 3 to ⏱️ 4 minutes, or until lightly browned.
6
Add in the tomatoes and stew for 3 to ⏱️ 4 minutes before adding in the olives, cilantro, cumin, coriander, rice, peas, and the 6 cups of chicken stock that the chicken parts are braising in, along with salt and pepper, and stir until combined.
ground cumin2 teaspoonspeas1 cupchicken stock6 cups
7
Add the braised chicken parts over top, place a lid on and cook for 25 to ⏱️ 30 minutes over low heat until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
8
Garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions and serve.
Nutrition Facts
calories
882 kcal
fat Content
34 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
7 g
sugar Content
12 g
sodium Content
901 mg
protein Content
41 g
trans Fat Content
0.2 g
cholesterol Content
102 mg
carbohydrate Content
103 g
saturated Fat Content
7 g
unsaturated Fat Content
24 g
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