Arroz con pollo

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4.7

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    45 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    363 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Spanish

Arroz con pollo

Arroz con pollo is the perfect one pot dinner recipe. Fragrant Spanish chicken and rice cooked with onions, peppers and peas is guaranteed to be a winner.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 chicken pieces (drumsticks and thighs)
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 red pepper de-seeded and finely chopped
  • 3 garlic thinly sliced, cloves
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups long grain rice
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup peas frozen
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • parsley to serve, chopped
  • lemon to serve, wedges

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels then season with salt on both sides.
  2. Brown the chicken on both sides in a deep pan or skillet. Remove and set aside.
  3. Fry the onino and pepper until soft then add the garlic. Cook for another 30 seconds.
  4. Add the spices and tomato paste and cook until the pan becomes dry.
  5. Add the rice and stock. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Place the chicken on top then cover and reduce the heat. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Add the frozen peas then simmer for another 10-15 minutes until the rice and chicken are cooked. At this point you can place the whole dish in a hot oven to cook for the remaining 10-15 minutes to ensure the chicken skin crisps up.
  8. Finish the dish by garnishing with chopped parsley and lemon wedges before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 363kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 183mg (8%) Potassium 807mg (17%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1564IU (31%) Vitamin C 41mg (46%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 363 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 363kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 183mg 8%
Potassium 807mg 17%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1564IU 31%
Vitamin C 41mg 46%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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