Arroz Meloso de Pollo al Ajillo

Directions

  1. 1In a pot with olive oil, brown a couple of cloves of garlic and the seasoned chicken.
  2. 2Incorporate the chopped garlic, give it a couple of turns and moisten with white wine.
  3. 3Evaporate completely and reserve the chicken.
  4. 4Poach the onion in the same oil.
  5. 5Incorporate the crushed tomato and fry.
  6. 6Add the paprika, give it a couple of turns.
  7. 7Reincorporate the chicken and add the rice.
  8. 8Sauté for a couple of minutes and moisten with the hot broth.
  9. 9Correct the salt, incorporate the saffron infusion and cook over low heat, stirring every few minutes so that it is very creamy.
  10. 10When it is at its point, plate and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken wings/thighs
  • 200 g arborio rice (or rice for creamy dishes)
  • 800 ml chicken broth
  • 8 garlic cloves
  • 1 onion
  • 3 tablespoons grated/crushed tomato
  • 100 ml white wine
  • 0.4 g ground saffron (infused/diluted in 100ml of hot water)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

pan

Tips

  • Stirring the rice every few minutes helps it release starch and become creamier.