Arroz Con Pollo - Cuban Style Recipe

Name: Arroz Con Pollo - Cuban Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breast; 6 (12 ounce) bottles beer; 1 (12 ounce) arborio rice; 2 tablespoons cumin; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons pepper; 5 cups hot chicken broth; 2 medium onions, chopped fine; 1 small green pepper, chopped fine; 2 fresh garlic cloves, chopped fine; 4 tablespoons corn oil

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless chicken breast
6 (12 ounce) bottles beer
1 (12 ounce) arborio rice
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons pepper
5 cups hot chicken broth
2 medium onions, chopped fine
1 small green pepper, chopped fine
2 fresh garlic cloves, chopped fine
4 tablespoons corn oil

1
Cut chicken breasts into bite size cubes. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and cumin; set aside.
2
Heat chicken broth.
3
In an large iron pot put 2 tablespoons corn oil; add chicken breasts and fry until brown.
4
Don't cook the chicken completely. Take chicken out and set aside.
5
To the same pot add 2 tablespoons of oil and add chopped onions, garlic and green peppers. Saute until onions are soft about 3 minutes. Add pearl rice and saute for about 2 minutes to seal the rice.
6
Start adding your liquid 1/2 cup of broth and 1 bottle of beer.
7
When rice has absorbed the liquid, repeat step--1/2 cup of chicken broth and one bottle of beer; continue until rice is soft, stirring constantly after each addition of liquid.
8
Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt.When rice is almost cooked, add your chicken breast back into pot.
9
Continue to cook until rice it fully cooked. Rice should be wet not dry. Serve immediately.

925

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

136

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless chicken breast, 6 (12 ounce) bottles beer, 1 (12 ounce) arborio rice, 2 tablespoons cumin, and more.

Yes, Arroz Con Pollo - Cuban Style falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Arroz Con Pollo - Cuban Style

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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