Jul 09 2026
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Arroz Con Pollo Recipe

Inspired by Taino's Kitchen Downtown
Time1h
Serves4

Chicken and rice cooked with saffron and vegetables.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Vegetables

Seasonings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté the Chicken

    In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs skin-side down and brown for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip the chicken and brown the other side for another 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Vegetables

    In the same pot, add the chopped onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Stir in the tomato and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Spices and Rice

    Add the paprika, cumin, and saffron to the pot. Stir well to combine. Then, add the rice and stir until the rice is coated with the oil and spices, about 2 minutes.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Return the browned chicken to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  2. 5

    Simmer

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.

  3. 6

    Add Peas and Finish

    After the rice has cooked, stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaves before serving.

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