Cuban Arroz Con Pollo Recipe
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5.0
66 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
652 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Cuban
Cuban Arroz Con Pollo Recipe
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The Best Cuban Arroz Con Pollo Recipe we've ever made! Learn How To Make Easy Arroz Con Pollo Cubano (Cuban Chicken and Rice.) A rustic one-pot dish with comforting appeal.
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Ingredients
- 4 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (I used thighs and legs.)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free baking flour)
- 3 tablespoons Sazon Completa "Cuban Complete Seasoning"
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (or parsley)
Instructions
- Set out a large bowl. Add the flour and 1 1/2 tablespoons Sazon Completa to the bowl. Mix well. Then toss the chicken pieces in the flour mixture to fully coat.
- Set a large 7-8 quart sauté pan (or dutch oven) over medium heat. Add the oil. Once hot, place the chicken pieces to the pan. Brown the chicken on all sides, rotating every 2-3 minutes. (About 10 minutes total.) Then remove the chicken and set aside.
- Place the chopped onions and peppers in the pan. Sauté for 2 minutes. Then add in the rice and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons Sazon Completa. Stir and sauté the rice for 2 more minutes.
- Stir in the chicken broth and tomato paste. Place the chicken pieces on top of the rice. Cover the pan with a heavy lid and bring to a boil.
- Once the broth is boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low and continue simmering for 20-23 minutes, until the rice is tender. (Keep the pot covered.) Fluff the rice and stir in the chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Sazon Completa: If you can't find this spice blend in the international aisle of your local grocery store, look for "Cuban Seasoning" in the spice aisle. Add salt if needed.
- You can also make Sazon Completa from pantry staples.
- Sazon Completa Recipe (Makes 3 tablespoons)
- Additional Cooking Notes:
- Mushy Rice - Sometimes the rice on the top of the pot remains slightly firm, while the rice underneath softens. When you check the rice after 20 minutes, make sure to dig down a little. Turn off the heat when the rice on the bottom in perfectly cooked. If you let the rice cook too long, and it will turn mushy. When you fluff the rice, the crunchier bits will mix in and soften.
- Cooking Large Chicken Pieces - If you are worried about larger chicken pieces (like breasts) cooking all the way through, make sure to brown the chicken the full 10 minutes, before adding the other ingredients. Then once the rice has simmered for 20 minutes, turn off the heat and let the pan sit covered for another 10 minutes before opening.
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried cilantro
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground annatto (or tumeric)
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1.5cups
Calories
652kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
116mg
(39%)
Sodium
1000mg
(42%)
Potassium
622mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1157IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
50mg
(56%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 652 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5cups | |
| Calories | 652kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1000mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 622mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1157IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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