Authentic Puerto Rican Arroz Con Pollo

Name: Authentic Puerto Rican Arroz Con Pollo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 4-6 chicken drumsticks; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp cayenne; 1/2 tbsp salt; 3 tsp pepper; 2 tsp chili lime salt (optional); 2 tbsp achiote (annatto) oil - see note for directions (optional, can be subbed for olive oil); 2 tbsp sofrito; 1 large yellow onion; 1 bell pepper; 4 cloves of garlic; 1 cup green olives stuffed with pimento and sliced in half; 1/4 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup minced cilantro; 2 cups frozen peas; 2 1/2 cups rice; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup water

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:45min

My mom's classic Puerto Rican Arroz con Pollo! This flavorful one-pot dish is made with rice, veggies, and chicken. An authentic Puerto Rican arroz con pollo recipe with simple, easy-to-follow instructions and mouthwatering, traditional Puerto Rican flavor. Tips included for how to season the dish and achieve perfectly crispy Pagao rice at the bottom of the pot.

Updated at: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 20:39:13 GMT