ABUELITA'S ARROZ CON POLLO

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I have watched my mother-in-law make her Arroz con Pollo several times, and I believe I have the recipe correct. This is a Puerto Rican dish, very different from the Mexican version of Arroz con Pollo which is usually covered with cheese. Adding the peas is optional, but she usually does. If you don't have pigeon peas or chick...

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

3 lb chicken pieces or
2 lb boneless breasts and thighs
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp dried oregano
3 clove garlic, smashed and slivered
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 Tbsp cider vinegar
1/4 c chopped bacon or salt pork
1/2 c diced onion
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 pkg saffron yellow rice mix (10 oz. total)
1 or 2 seeded chopped tomatoes
3 c chicken stock or water
1 c pigeon peas or garbanzo beans, drained well
1/4 c sliced pimento-stuffed spanish olives

Steps:

1. Wash chicken pieces and pat dry. Combine oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, and vinegar in a small bowl. Rub this mixture well into the chicken pieces.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown all chicken pieces well on both sides. Do this in 2-3 batches so as not to crowd chicken. Remove chicken to an oven-proof plate, cover with foil, and keep warm.
3. In same skillet, cook bacon or salt pork until fat is rendered and bacon crisps up. Saute the onion and green pepper in the bacon fat until soft. Add a little olive oil if necessary. Stir in tomatoes and rice mix. Stir over medium heat until rice is well coated and tomatoes release their liquid. Stir in the chicken stock slowly, and bring to a boil. Lower heat to simmer and arrange chicken pieces over rice. Cover and cook on low heat until all water is absorbed and chicken is done, 20-30 minutes.
4. Uncover skillet and stir in pigeon peas and olives. Raise heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until rice dries out slightly and makes a crispy crust on the bottom of the skillet.
5. Serve with fried plantains https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/side-vegetable/abuelita-s-tostones-de-platano-fried-plantains.html?p=1 for an authentic Puerto Rican supper.

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Shah Faisal

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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the recipe. The dish was still delicious, but I think it would have been even better with the cilantro. Next time, I'll definitely add it.

Autumn Smith

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Great recipe.

Nathaniel Bruton

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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the rice is perfectly cooked. I also love the addition of the sofrito, which really elevates the dish. I will definitely be making

Daphne Assy

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Will definitely make again.

Star Song (Knottedfingers)

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I've tried a lot of different arroz con pollo recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are amazing and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.

Ibe Francis

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Easy and delicious.

Subhash Mandal

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I'm not usually a big fan of arroz con pollo, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I also loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice touch of freshness to the d

Bipeeka Rai

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This is my go-to arroz con pollo recipe. It's always delicious.

Jane Thuo

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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it was a one-pot meal, which made cleanup a breeze.

Amar Almrshde

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Yum!

Muhammad Bashir

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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and flavorful, and the rice is perfectly cooked. I love that this recipe is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.

Myk Ohi

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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy arroz con pollo.

Ntsako Hope

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Delicious family meal.

Eddie Rylin

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This arroz con pollo recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I especially loved the addition of the sofrito, which really elevated the dish. I will definitely be making this again soon.