Arroz Con Pollo(Puerto Rican) Recipe

Name: Arroz Con Pollo(Puerto Rican)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lb. chicken; 1 tsp. oregano leaves; 2 peppercorns; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1/4 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. olive oil; 1 tsp. vinegar; 2 oz. ham; 1 oz. salt pork; 1 onion, peeled; 1 green pepper; 1 sweet chili pepper; 2 leaves cilantro; 6 green olives; 1 tsp. capers; 1 tomato; 3 Tbsp. tomato sauce; 2 1/4 c. uncooked rice; 1 can or pkg. cooked sweet peas; 4 c. boiling water; 1 (4 oz.) can pimentos

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lb. chicken
1 tsp. oregano leaves
2 peppercorns
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. vinegar
2 oz. ham
1 oz. salt pork
1 onion, peeled
1 green pepper
1 sweet chili pepper
2 leaves cilantro
6 green olives
1 tsp. capers
1 tomato
3 Tbsp. tomato sauce
2 1/4 c. uncooked rice
1 can or pkg. cooked sweet peas
4 c. boiling water
1 (4 oz.) can pimentos

1
Cut chicken in serving pieces.
2
Mash in mortar the oregano leaves, peppercorns, garlic, salt, olive oil and vinegar; rub chicken with mixture.
3
Brown chicken lightly in 3 tablespoons oil. Reduce heat to moderate and add chopped ham, salt pork, onion, green pepper, chili pepper and cilantro, then add chopped green olives, capers and tomato.
4
Cook for 8 minutes.
5
Add tomato sauce and rice and cook 5 minutes.
6
Drain liquid from peas and add to kettle.
7
Save the peas for later.
8
Add boiling water, then mix and cook rapidly uncovered for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. With a large spoon turn rice from bottom to top.
9
Cover and cook over low heat 20 minutes, then add peas and turn rice once more. Then cover and cook 5 minutes.
10
Garnish top with pimentos and serve at once.

3265

kcal

Calories

257

Fat

134

Carbs

108

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lb. chicken, 1 tsp. oregano leaves, 2 peppercorns, 1 clove garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Arroz Con Pollo(Puerto Rican) 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.

Arroz Con Pollo(Puerto Rican)

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