Arroz con Pollo

45m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the tomatoes into pieces.
  2. 2Slice half an onion.
  3. 3Chop fresh garlic.
  4. 4Add garlic and onion to boiling water for flavor.
  5. 5Add chicken pieces to the boiling water.
  6. 6Add chicken bouillon to the boiling water.
  7. 7Boil the chicken for about 20-25 minutes.
  8. 8Reserve the chicken broth and set the cooked chicken aside in a bowl.
  9. 9Dry the pot.
  10. 10Add avocado oil to the pot.
  11. 11Add rice to the pot.
  12. 12Add the sliced onion to the rice and sauté until toasted.
  13. 13Add ground comino to the rice and onion mixture, and sauté briefly.
  14. 14Add fresh chopped garlic and sauté quickly to avoid burning.
  15. 15Add about half a can of tomato sauce and sauté until it cooks down a bit.
  16. 16Add the chopped Roma tomatoes and sauté.
  17. 17Add 2 cups of the reserved chicken broth to the rice mixture.
  18. 18Season the rice with tomato bouillon, chicken bouillon, cumin, and pepper.
  19. 19Stir and taste to adjust seasoning.
  20. 20Add the cooked chicken pieces back into the pot.
  21. 21Add about 2 more cups of chicken broth to cover the chicken.
  22. 22Add cilantro on top of the mixture.
  23. 23Cover the pot with a lid and turn the heat to low.
  24. 24Cook for 18-20 minutes without lifting the lid.
  25. 25Shred the chicken and mix it back into the rice.
  26. 26Serve the arroz con pollo.

Ingredients

  • chicken
  • ground comino
  • 0.5 onion
  • tomatoes
  • cilantro
  • 0.5 can tomato sauce
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • Knorr chicken bouillon
  • Knorr tomato bouillon
  • 0.75 cup Basmati rice
  • fresh garlic
  • avocado oil

Equipment

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Tips

  • When almost done sautéing the rice and onion, add ground comino and sauté quickly to expand its flavor.
  • Add fresh chopped garlic at the end of sautéing rice, onion, and comino to prevent it from burning.
  • Taste the mixture while seasoning to adjust to your preference.
  • Add cilantro on top just before putting the lid on to add another layer of flavor.
  • Do not look at the rice while it's cooking for about 18-20 minutes.

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