Recipe for Arroz con Pollo (Rice with Chicken)

Making the perfect Arroz con Pollo (Rice with Chicken) should only take approximately 1 hr 20 min . It’s considered an Intermediate level recipe. Below are the ingredients and directions for you to easily follow. The Arroz con Pollo (Rice with Chicken) recipe can feed your family for 6 servings.

There are many different ways to make this Arroz con Pollo (Rice with Chicken) recipe. Once you’re familiar with our recommended ingredients and directions, you can add your own twist to this recipe to make it your own! We’ve also listed potential Cookware items below that might be necessary for this Arroz con Pollo (Rice with Chicken) recipe.

Arroz con Pollo (Rice with Chicken) Popular Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 12 bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (6 drumsticks and 6 thighs)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup diced tomato
• 4 cups chicken stock
• One 12-ounce bottle lager beer
• 2 cups arborio rice
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1 pimiento, chopped

Steps for making Arroz con Pollo (Rice with Chicken)

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Add 3 drumsticks and 3 thighs to the Dutch oven and cook until browned on both sides, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove the chicken pieces with a slotted spoon and set aside. Repeat with the remaining drumsticks and thighs.
3. Add the onions and peppers to the pot and cook until the onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for about 1 minute. Add the paprika, cumin, saffron and bay leaves, stirring until incorporated. Next, add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, beer, rice and 1 teaspoon salt; mix well. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer.
4. Return the chicken pieces to the pot, cover, and transfer to the oven for 20 minutes. Remove the pot from the oven, add the peas and pimientos, then cover and return to the oven until the rice is completely tender, another 5 to 10 minutes.

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• Rice Recipes
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