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Gourmet Arroz Con Pollo

Gourmet Arroz Con Pollo prepared dish

Gourmet arroz con pollo is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender chicken cooked with aromatic spices, saffron-infused rice, and a medley of vegetables. This classic latin american dish is perfect for family gatherings or special occasions.

This recipe is dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 40 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 40 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include chicken thighs, black pepper, yellow onion, long-grain rice.
  • Follow all 11 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 900 g chicken thighs (skinless and boneless)
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
  • 2 cups long-grain rice (rinsed)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup green peas (frozen)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped for garnish)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 g saffron threads

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Incorporate the chopped red bell pepper, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, stirring well to combine.
  6. Add the rinsed rice to the skillet and stir to coat the grains with the spices.
  7. Pour in the chicken broth and add the saffron threads, bringing the mixture to a boil.
  8. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
  9. Stir in the frozen green peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  10. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
  11. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 480
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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