Arroz con Pollo (Chicken and Rice) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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The Classic Caribbean and Spanish Meal--Arroz con Pollo--is a popular staple in the Caribbean kitchen. Our chicken and rice is extra special with the addition of Sazon GOYA® with Azafran, which adds color and flavor derived from our unique saffron spice blend. Make Arroz con Pollo tonight--everyone loves an easy rice and chicken dish. Ingredients:
1 (3 1/2) pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces |
goya adobo with pepper, to taste |
3 tablespoons goya extra virgin olive oil |
1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped |
3/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped |
1 1/2 teaspoons goya minced garlic |
1 1/2 cups canilla extra long grain rice |
1 packet goya powdered chicken bouillon |
1 packet sazon goya with azafran |
1/4 cup goya pitted alcaparrado, sliced |
1 (4 ounce) jar goya fancy sliced pimientos |
1/2 cup goya frozen peas, thawed |
Directions:
1. Using paper towels, pat chicken dry. Season chicken with Adobo. Heat oil in caldero, or large heavy pot over medium heat. Cook chicken, in batches, until brown on all sides, 7-10 minutes; set aside.
2. Stir onions, peppers and garlic into pot; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add rice, bouillon and Sazon to pot; cook, stirring constantly, until rice is completely coated in oil mixture, about 1 minute.
3. Stir in 3 cups water; bring to a boil. Add alcaparrado and chicken (skin-side up) to pot. Cover pot, reduce heat to low and simmer until water is absorbed, rice is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
4. To serve, using fork, fluff rice; garnish with pimiento strips and peas.
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