ARROZ CON POLLO

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Categories     Blender     Chicken     Poultry     Rice     Tomato     Bake     Sauté     Dinner     Spice     Saffron     Pea     Party     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

For chicken
3 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (3 1/2- to 4-lb) chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For rice
1 lb onions, chopped (2 1/2 cups)
2 green bell peppers, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
1 (14- to 15-oz) can diced tomatoes, including juice
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (12 fl oz)
1 1/2 cups water
2 cups long-grain white rice (3/4 lb)
1 cup frozen baby peas (not thawed; 5 oz)
1/2 cup small or medium pimiento-stuffed green olives (2 oz), rinsed
1/4 cup drained chopped bottled pimientos (2 oz), rinsed
Special Equipment
a wide 6- to 7-qt heavy pot (about 12 inches in diameter and 4 inches deep)

Steps:

  • Prepare chicken:
  • Purée garlic, orange juice, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth. Put chicken pieces in a large bowl and pour purée over them, turning to coat. Marinate chicken, covered and chilled, turning occasionally, 1 hour.
  • Transfer chicken, letting excess marinade drip back into bowl, to paper towels, then pat dry. Reserve marinade.
  • Heat oil and butter in 6- to 7-quart pot over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then brown chicken in 2 or 3 batches, without crowding, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes per batch. Transfer chicken as browned to a plate, reserving fat in pot.
  • Prepare rice and bake arroz con pollo:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat to 350°F.
  • Sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic in fat in pot over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally and scraping up brown bits from chicken, until vegetables are softened, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • While vegetables cook, heat saffron in a dry small skillet over low heat, shaking skillet, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add wine and bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.
  • Add cumin and salt to vegetables and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in saffron mixture, bay leaf, tomatoes (including juice), broth, water, and reserved marinade and bring to a boil.
  • Add all chicken except breast pieces, skin sides up, and gently simmer, covered, over low heat 10 minutes. Stir in rice, then add breast pieces, skin sides up, and arrange chicken in 1 layer. Return to a simmer.
  • Cover pot tightly, then transfer to oven and bake until rice is tender and most of liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Scatter peas, olives, and pimientos over rice and chicken (do not stir) and let stand, pot covered with a kitchen towel, until peas are heated through and any remaining liquid is absorbed by rice, about 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf.

Azmat Azmatali
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Thank you for sharing this arroz con pollo recipe. I can't wait to try it.


Irfan faraz
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This arroz con pollo is the best I've ever had!


Muhammad Nawaz
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I'm so glad I found this arroz con pollo recipe. It's my new favorite way to make this dish.


Surjo Surjo
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This arroz con pollo is a great recipe for beginner cooks.


Muhmmad zeeshan Arif
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I love that this arroz con pollo recipe is made with healthy ingredients.


Nikita Dhami
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This arroz con pollo is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Rl Imran
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I made this arroz con pollo for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


sanjay bk
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This arroz con pollo is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the ingredients are affordable.


Zanele Makhathini
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This arroz con pollo was delicious! I loved the flavor of the chicken and the rice. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly.


Shani Ss
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I would not recommend this arroz con pollo recipe.


Tonya Schwen
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This arroz con pollo was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.


Charlotte Spencer
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The rice in this arroz con pollo was a bit mushy. I think it could have been cooked for a longer amount of time.


Amaeze allison
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The chicken in this arroz con pollo was a bit dry. I think it could have been cooked for a shorter amount of time.


Kojo Carta
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This arroz con pollo was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Md.Alamin Hosen
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some rotisserie chicken that I had on hand, and it turned out great. The chicken was very flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Miim Akter
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I've made this arroz con pollo recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is always cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the vegetables, which add a nice flavor and texture.


Sameen Akmal
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This was my first time making arroz con pollo, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I especially loved the crispy chicken skin.


Anowar Hossaen
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I'm not a huge fan of arroz con pollo, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was incredibly juicy and the rice was cooked to perfection. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


JustPayton
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This arroz con pollo recipe is a winner! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice crunch and sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


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