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Summary: Learn how to cook the chicken for arroz con pollo, or chicken and rice, with expert cooking tips in this free South American cuisine video clip.
Kenyatta Gilliam started cooking at the age of 10. As he got older, he began helping his parents with the family catering business. He was also a chef for the Federal Aviation...read more
"Now the first step is putting your chicken into the water. So you're going to put all your chicken in. Doesn't matter how your chicken is. Just throw it in. You're going to let that boil as well. I'm going to put that in the sink. And then next you're going to get your veggies, which is your celery and onions. You're going to fork them in as well. So once you've got all those ingredients in then you're going to add your salt. Personally I prefer sea salt which gives it a good flavor to your meals, or kosher salt. Depending on what you like. And also a little pepper for taste before you add your rice. Then next you're going to go ahead and get your long spoon and you're going to stir it. So once you've got all that stirred in you're going to let it cook, let it boil until your chicken is fully cooked inside and out. And you're going to cook it for at least 30, which takes actually 30 to 35 minutes. And then after that you're going to add your rice. After you peel your meat off your chicken. And we'll see you in 30 minutes."
eHow Article: How to Cook Chicken for Arroz Con Pollo Recipe