How do I make arroz con pollo?

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Spice up your dinner with our delicious 'Arroz Con Pollo' recipe. A flavorful Latin dish that will transport you to culinary paradise.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make Arroz Con Pollo. Items include:  Chicken thighs  Salt  Pepper  Paprika  Olive oil  Onion  Garlic cloves  Long-grain rice  Chicken broth  Diced tomatoes  Cumin  Oregano  Frozen peas  Red bell pepper  Cilantro  Lime
  • Chicken thighs 4 pieces
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Paprika a pinch
  • Olive oil 2 tablespoons
  • Onion 1, chopped
  • Garlic cloves 2, minced
  • Long-grain rice 1 cup
  • Chicken broth 2 cups
  • Diced tomatoes 1 cup, with juice
  • Cumin 1 teaspoon
  • Oregano 1 teaspoon
  • Frozen peas 1 cup
  • Red bell pepper 1, diced
  • Cilantro to taste, freshly chopped
  • Lime 1, juiced

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1

Prep the Chicken Party

Cut 4 chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle them with salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika. Let the chicken party in this mixture for 15 minutes, so they can get to know each other better.

2

Saute With Love

In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves. Saute them until they start singing a harmonious tune and turn golden brown.

3

Rice, Rice, Baby

Add 1 cup of long-grain rice to the pan. Stir it around until every grain is coated with the aromatic flavors. Let it dance in the pan for another minute.

4

Splash It Up

Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of diced tomatoes with their juice. Let them join the party in the pan. Add 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Give everything a good stir and cover the pan. Let it simmer for 15 minutes.

5

The Chicken Returns

Now, it's time for the chicken to make a grand entrance. Add the seasoned chicken back to the pan, along with 1 cup of frozen peas and 1 diced red bell pepper. Give it all a big stir and cover the pan once again. Let it simmer for another 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

6

Garnish and Serve

Sprinkle some freshly chopped cilantro over the pan and squeeze in the juice of 1 lime. Stir it all together, and your Arroz Con Pollo is ready to dazzle your taste buds! Serve it hot and enjoy your flavorful journey.