Arroz Con Pollo Recipe
Rice, chicken, green peas, tomato, onion, cilantro, sweet fried plantains.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Sweet Fried Plantains
Method
Main Dish Preparation
- 1
Season the Chicken
In a large bowl, season the chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, and cumin. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
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- 4
Cook the Rice
Add the rice to the pot, stirring well to coat the rice with the oil and vegetables. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- 5
Combine and Simmer
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, add the browned chicken back to the pot, and cover. Let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed all the liquid.
- 6
Add Green Peas and Cilantro
In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the green peas and chopped cilantro. Stir gently and cover to finish cooking.
Sweet Fried Plantains Preparation
- 7
Prepare Plantains
Peel the ripe plantains and cut them diagonally into 1-inch thick slices.
- 8
Fry Plantains
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the plantain slices in batches, frying them until they are golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 9
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried plantains from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm alongside the arroz con pollo.