ARROZ CON POLLO
Steps:
- Place 1/2 cup of olive oil in small pan and add the achiote. Heat on medium heat until bubbles form, then remove from heat and let steep. Drain achiote seeds from oil (should be a vibrant reddish-orange color). Place oil in large stockpot. Heat oil on high and place chicken pieces in pot and brown - this is done just to brown chicken NOT to cook it. Remove chicken from pot Place diced onions, garlic, and peppers in pot with the achiote. Saute until soft (do not burn garlic). Put capers in pot and cook for a while with the onion mixture. Add rice to the pot with garlic, peppers, garlic and capers, then swirl rice into the mixture. Let the rice cook for just about a minute. Place cut up cilantro and basil in pot. Add in chicken broth and make sure you scrape the pot. Add chicken pieces back in. Put olives in and mix. Place bay leaves in pot. Check for seasonings (Please note: add salt and pepper at the end). Let the mixture cook on medium heat until the rice is done. Add peas just before serving.
- In another medium pot place peeled asparagus in water and boil until they turn bright green. Place in ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- To serve, place rice and chicken in a large platter. Arrange chicken pieces around platter and rice in the center. Place cooked asparagus around the platter and then place pimentos in the center.
- Serve with tostones (recipe follows).
- Peel plantains and cut at an angle. Place in cold water with salt. In a large frying pan put in 1/2 cup oil (preferably peanut oil ). Place plantains in pan and cook until somewhat soft (they will turn a lovely pale yellow color). Take them out of the pan and smash each one between 2 pieces of foil (folded 2 or 3 times to make a thick pad - place 2 paper towels on top of foil so that you don't burn yourself). Return to frying pan (you may have to add more oil). Fry until crisp and then season with salt. Serve with rice and chicken - or just about anything!
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Md Skrbbtnekdb
[email protected]This arroz con pollo was okay, but I've had better. I probably wouldn't make it again.
Coach Hossam Fawzy
[email protected]I would not recommend this arroz con pollo recipe. It was a waste of time and money.
Sky Bruneau
[email protected]This arroz con pollo was a disappointment. I've had much better.
Flem Flam
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my arroz con pollo turned out terrible. The chicken was tough, and the rice was undercooked.
fonyam ezekiel
[email protected]This arroz con pollo was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. I probably wouldn't make it again.
waleska Baez
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my arroz con pollo didn't turn out as good as I expected. The chicken was a bit dry, and the rice was a little mushy.
Mariya Eva
[email protected]This arroz con pollo was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.
JC RT
[email protected]I made this arroz con pollo last night, and it was amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Jobayer Job
[email protected]This arroz con pollo was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was flavorful. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which gave the dish a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Amin Farooqi
[email protected]I made this arroz con pollo for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
GOUSSEF YANO
[email protected]This was my first time making arroz con pollo, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish was delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Jafor ahmed
[email protected]I've made this arroz con pollo recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the rice is always fluffy and delicious. I love that it's a one-pot dish, so it's easy to clean up.
Jack Mind
[email protected]This arroz con pollo was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which gave the dish a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!