Arroz Con Pollo
Imagine the scene: It's the end of a tiring weekday, and you yearn for a satisfying and flavorful dinner without the hassle of spending hours in the kitchen. We understand completely, which is why arroz con pollo comes to the rescue as the ultimate weeknight dinner savior. This delightful one-pot meal is so delicious that you might find yourself devouring the rice straight out of the pan. And the best part? It yields fantastic leftovers, ensuring you can savor it all week long. Keep reading to discover everything you need to know about making this timeless dish.
Ingredients
- 3 lb. bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 c. long-grain rice
- 1 1/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14-oz.) can diced tomatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels, then season all over with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and cayenne. Rub mixture into chicken.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add chicken and cook until golden, 5 minutes per side. Remove skillet and reserve on a plate.
- To same skillet over medium heat, add onion and pepper. Cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more, then stir in tomato paste.
- Add rice and cook until well coated and toasted, 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes, and bay leaf, stirring up any bits from bottom of pan. Bring to a boil, then add chicken back to skillet. Reduce heat and let simmer, covered, until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender, 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to make sure rice is not sticking to bottom of pan. Add more water or broth as necessary.
- Remove bay leaf and serve with cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 596kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 46gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 209mgSodium: 1070mgPotassium: 932mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gCalcium: 85mgIron: 4mg
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