Arroz Con Pollo Recipe

Name: Arroz Con Pollo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 chicken thighs; 1 onion, finely sliced; 1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped; 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 bay leaf; 7 ounces chopped tomatoes, can; 1 teaspoon thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 6 ounces long-grain rice; 1 pinch saffron thread; 3 cups chicken stock; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 12 lemon, juice; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper, freshly ground; 3 12 ounces frozen peas

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
8 chicken thighs
1 onion, finely sliced
1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped
1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 bay leaf
7 ounces chopped tomatoes, can
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
6 ounces long-grain rice
1 pinch saffron thread
3 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste
12 lemon, juice
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper, freshly ground
3 12 ounces frozen peas

1
Preheat the oven to 350F Heat half the oil in a large flameproof casserole and fry the chicken thighs over high heat, turning frequently, or until evenly browned.
2
Remove from the casserole, drain, and set aside.
3
Add the remaining oil, reduce the heat and fry the onion until softened.
4
Add the chopped peppers and garlic and fry for 5 minutes, or until they start to soften.
5
Add the paprika, bay leaf, tomatoes, thyme, and oregano, and stir in the rice.
6
Fry for 12 minutes, stirring constantly.
7
Crumble in the saffron, add the stock, tomato paste, lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Return the chicken thighs to the casserole, pushing them down into the rice, cover, and cook in the oven for 15 minutes.
9
Add the peas and return to the oven for a further 10 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the cooking liquid.
10
Serve hot, straight from the casserole.

1144

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

118

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 8 chicken thighs, 1 onion, finely sliced, 1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Arroz Con Pollo falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Arroz Con Pollo

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