Arroz con Pollo
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
48 mins
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Servings
4 to 6 servings
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Calories
62114 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Arroz con Pollo
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An aromatic mix of roasted peppers, onion, peas, chicken, and rice is deliciously transformed into Arroz con Pollo, a Latin American favorite. Juicy, dark meat chicken thighs are the key to the rich flavor of this recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar packed
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 4 chicken thighs bone-in and skin on
- ½ onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- Knorr Selects Rustic Mexican Rice & Beans
- 2 ½ cups water
- ½ cup peas canned or frozen
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- In a gallon-size storage bag, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, brown sugar, cayenne, and lemon pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs, seal the bag, and shake to coat.
- Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add onion and bell pepper and cook for about 2 minutes, until tender. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet add the chicken thighs skin down along with the marinade. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until you get a nice golden color and a beautiful crispy skin.
- Transfer the skillet with chicken to the oven and bake until the chicken is cooked thoroughly about 15 to 20 minutes.
- In the meantime, pour Knorr Selects into a medium saucepan. Add water and 2 tablespoons oil to the saucepan.
- Give it a stir. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium and boil covered for 10 minutes, until rice is tender.
- Turn off heat and add peas. Wait at least 2 minutes for the sauce to thicken. Stir once more.
- Place baked chicken on top of rice and serve. Garnish with cilantro and limes.
Notes
- I used juicy dark meat chicken thighs and kept the skin on for a richer flavor, but feel free to substitute with skinless chicken breasts for a lighter option.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
621.14kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
47.49g
(16%)
Protein
23.35g
(47%)
Fat
37.34g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
7.67g
(38%)
Cholesterol
110.74mg
(37%)
Sodium
101.51mg
(4%)
Potassium
429mg
(12%)
Fiber
2.99g
(12%)
Sugar
5.18g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1275.79IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
51.6mg
(57%)
Calcium
42.61mg
(4%)
Iron
1.72mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62114 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 621.14kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 47.49g | 16% |
| Protein | 23.35g | 47% |
| Fat | 37.34g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.67g | 38% |
| Cholesterol | 110.74mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 101.51mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.99g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5.18g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1275.79IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 51.6mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 42.61mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.72mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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