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How to Make A Simple Arroz Con Pollo

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Make A Simple Arroz Con Pollo
Make A Simple Arroz Con Pollo

Arroz Con Pollo (rice with chicken) is a nourishing and delicious Spanish dish.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 4 cloves finely chopped garlic
  • 1 roasting chicken, cut up and skinned (you can use a fryer if you prefer)
  • 2 teaspoons salt, or less, depending on how salty your stock is
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 cups chicken stock, boiling
  • 1/3 teaspoon saffron
  • 2 cups long grain rice (UBs is best)
  • 4 pimientoes, sliced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  1. Step 1

    To make Arroz Con Pollo, you will need a large pot with a tight fitting lid. In the pot, heat up the olive oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic and saute until the onion is golden.

  2. Step 2

    To the pot, add the chicken pieces, the salt,(remember to adjust the salt depending on the saltiness of your stock) the pepper, the paprika, and the parsley. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning the chicken, until it is nicely browned on all sides. Add the bay leaves.

  3. Step 3

    Add the chicken stock. You can use plain water but the spices will have to be adjusted accordingly. Stir gently and when the mixture is boiling again, add the saffron powder. Sprinkle on the rice, very slowly, so the water does not stop boiling.

  4. Step 4

    Reduce the heat and cover the pot tightly. The mixture must now boil gently for about 40 minutes. Stir every 10 minutes or just often enough to prevent the mixture from sticking. Adjust the seasonings. Add the pimiento before the last 10 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Cook the frozen peas in the microwave so they will be ready when the chicken is. Stir the cooked peas into the Arroz con Pollo. Remove the bay leaves. Adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve. Enjoy!

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gyanpower said

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on 5/28/2009 I love this dish and now I can make it for myself! Great recipe. 5 *****

sonni57 said

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on 3/27/2009 Good recipe on rice and chicken I'll pass it on.

barba0727 said

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on 3/26/2009 this is one of my favorite things to eat 5*

barba0727 said

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on 3/26/2009 this is one of my favorite things to eat 5*

ansu101 said

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on 3/9/2009 Sounds like spanish kind pilaf, must try:)

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