Best 5 Arroz Con Pollo Mexicano Recipes

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**Arroz con Pollo Mexicano: A Flavorful Journey into Mexican Cuisine**

Embark on a culinary adventure to the heart of Mexico with Arroz con Pollo Mexicano, a vibrant and flavorful dish that captivates the senses. This traditional one-pot meal combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, a medley of colorful vegetables, and an aromatic blend of spices, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Arroz con Pollo Mexicano is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to suit your preferences, making it a perfect canvas for culinary exploration. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy kick, this dish offers endless possibilities to create a personalized dining experience. Join us as we delve into the culinary heritage of Mexico and uncover the secrets behind this beloved dish, with a collection of authentic recipes that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Mexico.

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PUERTO RICAN ARROZ CON POLLO



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This Puerto Rican rice with chicken recipe is a classic island-cuisine dish filled with the savory flavors of ham, pork, capers, olives, and tomatoes.

Provided by Cheri Raxter

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 cup apple cider vinegar, or as needed
¼ cup canola oil
¼ pound salted pork, chopped into bite-sized pieces
¼ pound cooked ham, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
¼ cup sofrito (such as Goya®)
¼ cup recaito (such as Goya®)
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon capers
6 cloves garlic, diced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup rinsed and diced Spanish olives
3 cups chicken broth
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning with coriander and achiote
3 cups uncooked white rice

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a large bowl and cover with apple cider vinegar. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add pork and ham; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add bell peppers and cook for 1 minute. Add onion and cook for 1 minute. Stir in sofrito and recaito and cook for 1 minute. Season with oregano, cumin, and pepper. Add capers and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in tomato sauce and olives; cook for another minute.
  • Strain chicken and discard vinegar. Add chicken to the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Adjust heat as need to simmer but not boil.
  • Add broth, sazon, and rice to the pot. Stir until well mixed and return to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes. Remove pot from heat and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 83.3 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1315.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

ARROZ CON POLLO



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This one-pot recipe for Arroz Con Pollo, which is great for a crowd, comes from Martha's book One Pot: 120+ Easy Meals from Your Skillet, Slow Cooker, Stockpot, and More. It's made with bone-in fatty chicken thighs, pimiento-stuffed green olives, chopped tomatoes, saffron threads, and bay leaves.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup dry white wine
Pinch of saffron threads
6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 6 ounces each)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 large tomato, chopped
2 dried bay leaves
1 1/2 cups short-grain rice, preferably Valencia
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
1 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl, combine wine and saffron.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven or braiser, heat oil over medium-high. Add chicken, skin side down; cook until browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Flip and cook 2 minutes more; transfer to a plate.
  • Drain all but 2 tablespoons fat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until translucent, 4 minutes. Add tomato and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in wine-saffron mixture, bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until wine is nearly evaporated, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in rice, broth, and olives. Nestle chicken into rice, skin side up. Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to oven. Cook until liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

ARROZ CON POLLO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup long-grain rice
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 chicken bouillon cube

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Put the chicken in an ovensafe baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Use tongs to turn the chicken and evenly coat. Bake for 15 minutes until browned but not cooked all the way through (it will finish cooking with the rice).
  • Meanwhile, add the remaining tablespoon olive oil to a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the rice and stir to coat.
  • Toast the rice, stirring occasionally, until it is lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in the onion and garlic and continue cooking until the rice is just lightly browned and the vegetables are starting to soften, about 2 minutes more. Make sure the garlic does not brown.
  • Add the tomato sauce, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, bouillon and 3 cups water. Stir to combine. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer and add the chicken to the rice in an even layer, skin-side up and not overlapping. Cover and cook until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

ARROZ VERDE CON POLLO



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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-3/4 cups chopped onion, divided
1-3/4 cups chopped green pepper, divided
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (leaves and stems)
3 garlic cloves, halved
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice, rinsed
3/4 cup chopped seeded fresh poblano pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place 1 cup onion, 1 cup green pepper, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, cumin, salt and marjoram in a food processor; process until blended. Stir in stock; remove and set aside., In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Brown chicken in batches. Remove chicken and keep warm., Add poblano pepper, remaining 3/4 cup onion and 3/4 cup green pepper to drippings; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Stir in broth mixture until blended. Return chicken to pan., Bake, covered, until rice is tender and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175°, 35-40 minutes. Remove lid. Preheat broiler. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until skin is crispy, 5-7 minutes., To serve, remove chicken from pan. Fluff rice with a fork. If desired, serve with additional cilantro and lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

ARROZ CON POLLO



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Almost every family I know has their own version of this dish. My mom made an amazing arroz con pollo. But my version is inspired by the Mexican coastal city of Mazatlán and all the amazing fresh produce that is available there throughout the year. It's a vegetable-forward recipe full of flavor, texture and color. When I open the lid after the dish is done, the colors look like confetti on a dance floor after a big party. And that's what this meal is: a party in a pot.

Provided by Rick Martinez

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons bacon fat or olive oil
6 chicken thighs (about 2 pounds total)
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
1 cup corn kernels (from 1 large ear of sweet corn, or use thawed frozen kernels)
1/2 large white onion, chopped
1 poblano pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped
1 serrano chile, chopped (remove seeds for milder flavor)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups long-grain rice
3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
3 canned whole tomatoes or fresh tomatoes if in season, crushed or chopped
Cilantro, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the fat in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the thighs, skin-side down, and cook until browned on both sides and their fat has rendered, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the carrots, corn, onion, poblano, serrano, garlic and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables just begin to brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the rice and cumin and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice grains are opaque and the vegetables are very tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes and 2 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and simmer until all the water has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. You can check by
  • opening the lid, taking a fork and clearing a spot so you can see the bottom of the pot; if there is any liquid, cover and check in another 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 20 minutes to evenly distribute the moisture.
  • Serve topped with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Organic chicken, fresh vegetables, and flavorful spices will make all the difference.
  • Don't skip the toasting step for the rice. This helps to bring out the nutty flavor of the rice and prevents it from becoming mushy.
  • Be careful not to overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Adjust the amount of chili powder and cumin to taste. If you like a spicy dish, add more chili powder. If you prefer a milder dish, use less.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings. Some popular choices include shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Conclusion:

This Arroz con Pollo Mexicano is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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