Mom's Spanish Chicken and Rice
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4.8
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Excellent
Mom's Spanish Chicken and Rice
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Mom's Spanish chicken and rice, otherwise known as arroz con pollo is a delicious one pot meal the whole family will love.
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Ingredients
- 8 skinless (boneless chicken thighs, chopped)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 medium bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 3/4 cups water
- 3/4 cups light beer
- 2 oz tomato sauce
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 packet Badia sazon (or make your own, see above)
- 6 oz frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 tbsp 30 g alcaparrado (or pitted green olives, capers and pimentos)
- 2 1/4 cups uncooked long grain white rice
- 2 tsp kosher salt
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Instructions
- Place onion, bell pepper, garlic, and cilantro in a chopper or food processor to chop fine.
- In a large heavy pot with a good fitting lid such as a Dutch oven; heat 1 tsp of oil over medium heat.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and sauté until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Heat remaining oil in skillet, then add onions, peppers, garlic and cilantro.
- Sauté, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
- Add water, beer, tomato sauce, chicken bouillon, sazon, chicken and salt.
- Cook 10-12 minutes on medium heat.
- Add frozen mixed vegetables, alcaparrado (or pimientos) with a little of the brine (liquid) from the olive jar, and rice.
- Stir and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally until water boils down and barely skims the top.
- Once the water level reaches the top of the rice, cover with a tight fitting lid so no steam escapes and cook 25-30 minutes. (Tip: if your lid doesn't have a good tight fit, place a paper towel over the pot then cover as pictured below)
- Shut heat off and let the pot sit wit the cover on an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove lid and fluff with a fork.
Notes
- Makes about 12 1/2 cups.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
11/2 cups
Calories
319kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
46.3g
(15%)
Protein
18.3g
(37%)
Fat
5.2g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
28.5mg
(10%)
Sodium
844mg
(35%)
Fiber
1.7g
(7%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11/2 cups | |
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 46.3g | 15% |
| Protein | 18.3g | 37% |
| Fat | 5.2g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 28.5mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 844mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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