Arroz con Pollo Peruvian Style

Name: Arroz con Pollo Peruvian Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 1 bunch cilantro; 2 tablespoons water; 1-2 tablespoons of olive or coconut oil; 4 boneless chicken thighs (16-24 ounces, skinless chicken thighs (see notes)); 1 small onion (chopped); 1 teaspoon garlic (about 3 cloves, minced); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1-2 tablespoons aji amarillo ((see notes)); 1 cup dark beer ((see notes) Xingu is perfect!); 1 cup chicken broth or water; 2 small carrots (small dice or grated); 1 small red bell pepper (small dice); 1 cup petite peas (frozen are fine); 1 cup long grain rice (basmati, jasmine, etc.); 1/2 teaspoon salt; sea salt and fresh ground pepper ((see notes))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

Peruvian Chicken and Rice or Arroz Con Pollo brings a little Peruvian soul to your table. This flavor-packed one pot meal features ají amarillo, and gets its signature green tint from an entire bunch of cilantro.

Updated at: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:37:09 GMT