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Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken and Rice)

Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken and Rice)

This is a totally awesome dish that transforms an original Spanish version into an American comfort food, with a nod from the New World in the form of tomatoes.

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Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken and Rice)
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hrs
 

This is a totally awesome dish that transforms an original Spanish version into an American comfort food, with a nod from the New World in the form of tomatoes. 

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish
Servings: 6
Ingredients
Cut the chicken into 1" cubes and then brown in a large skillet on medium-high heat.
  • 1 lb chicken thighs boneless
Add the garlic, onion and seasonings to the chicken and allow to cook for a few minutes
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 tsps kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp paprika
Add the remaining vegetables, and cook for 5-10 minutes, until they begin to soften
  • 2 bell peppers (red or green or ...) seeded and chopped
  • 2 tomatoes seeded and chopped
Stir in the rice, and when fully mixed, add the wine and chicken stock and bring to a boil
  • 1 cup Basmati rice
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 2 cups chicken stock
Add the bay leaves and olives, and then cover the pan and allow to simmer on low heat, covered, for 20-30 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup small green olives whole
Just before serving, stir in the fresh cilantro and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped


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