Arroz Con Pollo - Rice With Chicken Recipe

Name: Arroz Con Pollo - Rice With Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; ¼ teaspoon saffron; 2 tablespoons warm water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ cup flour; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced (or more to your liking); ½ cup chopped green onion; 1 tablespoon chopped pimiento; 2 small tomatoes (peeled and chopped); ½ teaspoon oregano; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 cup uncooked rice; 1 pinch cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 cups chicken bouillon

Servings: persons

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
¼ teaspoon saffron
2 tablespoons warm water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup flour
¼ cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced (or more to your liking)
½ cup chopped green onion
1 tablespoon chopped pimiento
2 small tomatoes (peeled and chopped)
½ teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 cup uncooked rice
1 pinch cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cups chicken bouillon

1
Place chicken in bowl for marinating
2
Crush saffron and dissolve in warm water
3
Combine with lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil and salt.
4
Distribute saffron marinade well over all pieces of chicken and let stand at least 1/2 hour.
5
Remove chicken saving any remaining marinade.
6
Dust chicken lightly with flour.
7
In a large skillet, heat the 1/4 cup oil and brown the chicken pieces.
8
Remove chicken and set aside.
9
To the skillet, add garlic, onions, pimiento, tomatoes, oregano, parsley and any remaining marinade.
10
Simmer, stirring occasionally until onion is soft and mixture has cooked down.
11
Add rice and cook stirring until rice is translucent
12
Sprinkle with cumin and paprika.
13
Heat chicken bouillon and pour ovr rice Bring to a boil.
14
Add chicken and bring to a boil again.
15
At this point I put everything in a casserole dish and bake in a 350 degree oven.
16
Just watch until moisture is absorbed by rice.

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, ¼ teaspoon saffron, 2 tablespoons warm water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Arroz Con Pollo - Rice With Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Arroz Con Pollo - Rice With Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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