ARROZ CON POLLO II

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This recipe is an all in one. This was a family favorite while I was growing up and I believe it still is one of my favorites. It's simply chicken and rice with fabulous Cuban flavours! This recipe is quick and easy and can be served with a salad, fried plantains or even a banana - a Cuban favorite with any meal!

Provided by Sussell

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 pinch saffron
salt to taste
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
1 cup beer
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
½ red bell pepper, roasted and sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute chicken until lightly browned; remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Saute onion, garlic and green bell pepper until soft; stir in tomato sauce, saffron, salt and bouillon and return chicken pieces to skillet. Cook for 10 minutes, then add rice and reduce heat to low.
  • Add beer and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender. Finally, stir in peas with liquid and garnish with roasted red bell pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Cholesterol 83.2 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 33.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 775.3 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

Marin Rockford
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. I love the addition of the sofrito, which gives the dish a delicious depth of flavor.


Esther Lami
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This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was tough and the rice was mushy. I will never be making this recipe again.


Femi Ogunleye
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the rice was cooked perfectly. I think I will try a different recipe next time.


Md Amite
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add some extra spices and seasonings to make it more flavorful.


Jawad Butt
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I'm not a very good cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and light. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Ethan Chalmers
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This recipe was very easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Md Humayun
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I will definitely be making it again, but I will use less chili powder next time.


Nathaniel Williams
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I'm not a fan of chicken, but I loved this recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Craig Griffiths
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Dawnna
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. I love the addition of the sofrito, which gives the dish a delicious depth of flavor.


asiil ayman
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This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was tough and the rice was mushy. I will never be making this recipe again.


Beings
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the rice was cooked perfectly. I think I will try a different recipe next time.


Shah Hashmi966
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add some extra spices and seasonings to make it more flavorful.


Jacob Girard
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


sandra zaranyika
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The chicken was tender and the rice was fluffy. I especially liked the addition of the peas and carrots.


Trizah Macha
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I'm not usually a fan of arroz con pollo, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was moist and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The sofrito was also a nice touch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Denise Ooley
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This arroz con pollo recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I especially loved the addition of the sofrito, which gave the dish a delicious depth of flavor. I will definitely be m