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Mexican Arroz con Pollo

Mexican Arroz con Pollo (Chicken with Rice)

When it comes to Mexican cuisine, few dishes can rival the comforting and satisfying nature of arroz con pollo. This beloved one-pot meal combines tender chicken, aromatic rice, and an array of vibrant spices, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your taste buds.
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CourseMain Course
CuisineMexican
KeywordChicken, Rice
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings6 servings
Calories540kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken cut into pieces
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 medium onion quartered
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 large tomatoes blended
  • 1 large jalapeno pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • dash garlic salt

Instructions

  • Heat a 15" skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter. Once butter is melted add jalapeno pepper and onion.
  • Using paper towels, pat chicken to remove excess moisture. Season both sides of chicken pieces with salt, pepper and garlic salt.
  • Place dark meat, skin side down in hot skillet and cook for 5 minutes. Add white meat, skin side down and continue to cook all chicken pieces until golden brown. Turn chicken and continue to cook until browned on all sides. All chicken pieces should be skin side up before proceeding to next step.
    Chicken
  • Add rice, blended tomato and boiling water. Taste the liquid and correct seasonings adding more salt if needed. Add bay leaf and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Continue to cook 15 - 20 minutes until rice is cooked through and most of the liquid has evaporated. Do not open until the end of cooking time. If the rice is ready. Turn heat off and leave covered and undisturbed for 10 minutes.
  • Serve with buttered peas and toasted french bread. Alternatively, serve with warm corn tortillas!

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Nutrition

Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1182IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg