Arroz con Pollo with Salsa Verde |
|
 |
Prep Time: 55 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 6 |
|
'Tis the tale of yet another chicken who should have thought twice before she crossed the road. Ingredients:
3 lbs whole chickens, cut into 10 serving pieces |
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
4 teaspoons ground cumin |
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano |
2 teaspoons sweet paprika |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1 1/4-1 1/2 lbs chorizo sausage, cut into 1 inch chunks |
1 spanish onion, chopped |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped |
2 bay leaves |
2 cups long grain white rice |
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice |
3 cups low sodium chicken broth, warm |
1 cup pimento stuffed olive |
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced |
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves |
1/4 cup blanched almond, toasted |
1/2 cup olive oil |
1 lime, juiced |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Rinse the chicken pieces and pat dry.
3. In a small bowl, blend 2 tablespoons oil, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, paprika and cayenne.
4. Rub each piece of chicken with the spice paste and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes for the flavor to develop.
5. In a heavy, ovenproof casserole with lid, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
6. Fry the chorizo over medium heat until it is crispy and renders its fat.
7. Remove the chorizo with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
8. Place the chicken in the pan, skin side down, and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes Remove from pan and set aside.
9. Make a sofrito by sautéing the onion, garlic, bell pepper and bay leaves; cooking until the vegetables are very soft and almost dissolved.
10. Stir in the rice so the grains are well coated with the sofrito.
11. Add the tomatoes and broth, season with salt and pepper.
12. Return the chorizo and chicken to the pan.
13. Bring the mixture to a boil and let simmer for 5 minutes.
14. Cover and transfer pot to oven.
15. Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is done and the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
16. Scatter the olives on top of the chicken and rice before serving.
17. -To prepare the Salsa Verde-.
18. In a mortar and pestle or food processor, mash together all ingredients to form a loose paste.
19. Garnish Arroz Con Pollo with Salsa Verde before serving.
|
|