Arroz Con Pollo – Cuban Style

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 13
Arroz Con Pollo - Cuban Style with mouth-watering aroma
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken breast
6 bottles beer
1 arborio rice
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons pepper
5 cups hot chicken broth
2 medium onions , chopped fine
1 small green pepper , chopped fine
2 fresh garlic cloves , chopped fine
4 tablespoons corn oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
686
Sugar
1g
Fat
16g
Arroz Con Pollo - Cuban Style is a delicious chicken and rice dish popular in Cuba and Latin American countries. The dish is relatively easy to make and is a perfect comfort food, with a mouth-watering aroma of cumin, garlic, and onions. The dish is perfect for a casual lunch or dinner and is often served with a light salad. It is a family-friendly dish that can easily become a favorite in your household.

Instructions

1.Boil the chicken in a large pot of water. Once fully cooked, remove the chicken and set it aside. Keep the chicken broth aside as well.
2.In a large saucepan, heat the corn oil. Add onions, green pepper, and fresh garlic cloves, then cook for 5 minutes.
3.Add cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and rice, and stir until the rice is coated.
4.Add hot chicken broth, salt, and pepper, and stir well. Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce heat and cover.
5.Add beer and stir, then put the chicken on top of the rice mixture. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is tender.

PROS

Arroz Con Pollo – Cuban Style is a one-pot wonder, full of flavor and easy to make.
The dish has a lovely aroma and is perfect for serving a crowd.

It is also very versatile, as you can add different vegetables to the dish to personalize the recipe.

CONS

The dish is high in carbohydrates and calories, and not recommended for those on a low-carb diet.
Additionally, the beer can make the dish unsuitable for those who avoid alcohol.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The dish contains good amounts of protein, vitamins, and minerals. The garlic and onions used in the recipe help boost immunity and improve heart health. The chicken broth used in the recipe also contains collagen and gelatin, which may help improve intestinal health.

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