Arroz con Pollo (Peruvian style) Recipe

Name: Arroz con Pollo (Peruvian style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cup Rice; 6 Chicken thighs and breast; 2 tsp Cumin; 2 Onions finely chopped; 2 clove Garlic chopped; 2 tbsp Yellow chilli paste (aji amarillo); 4 tbsp Oil; 2 cup Beer; 2 1/2 cup Chicken broth or Water; 2 bunch Cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup Frozen peas; 3/4 cup Carrot peeled and diced; 3/4 cup White corn; 1/2 Red bell pepper; 1 Black pepper to taste; 1 Salt for taste

Servings: persons

4 cup Rice
6 Chicken thighs and breast
2 tsp Cumin
2 Onions finely chopped
2 clove Garlic chopped
2 tbsp Yellow chilli paste (aji amarillo)
4 tbsp Oil
2 cup Beer
2 1/2 cup Chicken broth or Water
2 bunch Cilantro leaves
1/2 cup Frozen peas
3/4 cup Carrot peeled and diced
3/4 cup White corn
1/2 Red bell pepper
1 Black pepper to taste
1 Salt for taste

1
Season the chicken with the black pepper, salt and 1 tsp.
2
cumin
3
In a medium-high heat pan put 2 tblsp of oil and fry the chicken only to seal it.
4
When it is done set it aside.
5
On the same pan cook the onions, garlic and the rest of the cumin.
6
Add the yellow chilli, and cook for about 10 min.
7
Liquefy the cilantro with a bit of water.
8
Add it to the pan and let it cook for a couple of minutes.
9
Then add the peas, bell pepper, white corn and the carrots.
10
Return the chicken to the pan, add the beer and then the broth or water.
11
Let it cook for about 30 min.
12
When the time has passed, put the remaining oil and the rice in a pot.
13
Take 8 cups of the cilantro broth to cook the rice.
14
Let it cook for 20 min.
15
When the rice is ready.
16
Serve it with a piece of chicken.

1448

kcal

Calories

Fat

174

Carbs

101

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cup Rice, 6 Chicken thighs and breast, 2 tsp Cumin, 2 Onions finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Arroz con Pollo (Peruvian 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 (Peruvian style)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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