This classic Latin American dish is the perfect combination of tender chicken and savory rice, simmered in a flavorful bone broth with a variety of spices and vegetables. Not only is it a comforting and hearty meal that’s sure to satisfy any appetite, but it’s also a great way to switch up your dinner routine and explore new flavors.
In this blog post, we’ll show you how to make the ultimate Arroz Con Pollo recipe that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen. So grab your ingredients and let’s get cooking!
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Add Some Spice to Your Dinner Routine with Arroz Con Pollo
This classic dish is not only delicious but also easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights or for those looking for a satisfying meal without a lot of fuss.
Ingredients:
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp dried chives
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
3/4 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
4 tbsp avocado oil
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 small white onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups rice
3 cups chicken bone broth
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup olives
3-4 bay leaves
handful cilantro, chopped to garnish
lime wedges to garnish
Steps:
- Marinate chicken with sea salt, dried chives, garlic powder, cumin, ground turmeric and freshly cracked black pepper for at least 30 minutes if possible overnight.
- Preheat a medium-size pan with avocado oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is very hot add chicken thighs and do no touch or move for 7 minutes. Flip and cook another 4-6 minutes until chicken is cooked throughly.
- Remove chicken from the pan. Reduce heat to medium. Add bell pepper and onion to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cook, stirring 1 minute.
- Add rice and cook stirring for 2 minutes. Add bone broth, peas, olives and stir to combine.
- Return chicken to pan, raise the heat to high and bring broth to simmer. Cover with lid, reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit for another 10 minutes. Add cilantro and serve with lime wedges. Enjoy!
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