The Best Arroz con Pollo Recipe
Arroz con pollo, aka rice with chicken, is a one pot, Latin-inspired dish that creates a super flavorful and wholesome meal in no time! Plus, you will learn how to make your own homemade sofrito. The sofrito is what makes this the best arroz con pollo recipe ever! Chicken and rice is one of those meals that is always a good idea. It is filling, comforting, and packed with protein, and fairly simple to make! And you don’t have to make any sides! This is a full meal on its own, making it simple to get a yummy dinner on the table quickly.
Ingredients Needed
Chicken Thighs: Chicken thighs work well here since they stay nice and juicy! You can use chicken breast if you prefer, just be sure not to over cook it. Onion: Diced up into small squares! Spices: Ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, salt and oregano will spice this dish up to perfection! Chicken Stock: Use chicken stock to cook the chicken and rice together! If you opt for water, you might have to add more salt to taste. Bay Leaves: For added flavor! Rice: Use a long grain white rice here. Olives & Capers: A combination of green olives and capers add a depth of flavor and salty, briny flavor! Lime Juice: For a hint of tangy flavor! Peas: Peas are added at the end. It’s an easy way to add some green veggies! Sofrito: Make a homemade sofrito with a cubanelle pepper, cilantro, onion, garlic, and cumin. Sauce: Drizzle your arroz con pollo with a quick sauce made from mayo, lime juice and some of that flavorful sofrito!
How to Make The best arroz con pollo
Recipe Tips & Variations
If you can’t find a cubanelle pepper, feel free to substitute it with a poblano pepper or a bell pepper instead! Not a fan of olives? Feel free to omit them! I would definitely still add the capers, so you still get some of that briny flavor. I used skinless, boneless chicken thighs here. You can also use bone-in chicken thighs, but the chicken cooks right in the rice and the skin won’t stay crispy! If that doesn’t bother you, then totally go for it. Or, opt for chicken breast instead!
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