"So one of my all-time favorite dishes whenever I go to a Spanish (and some Mexican) restaurants is the classic Arroz con Pollo, which translates to Rice & Chicken (or Chicken & Rice). It may sound pretty basic from the sound of it, and it is. But only in how easy it is to make....Read More..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tbsp of olive oil
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2 tbsp (1/4 stick) of butter
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1/2 tsp of saffron (a key flavor ingredient, so I strongly suggest you use it if possible. If not, it’s not the end of the world and it will still taste fabulous)
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 tbsp of crushed garlic
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1.5 – 2 lbs of chicken thighs (boneless & skinless preferred), cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 lb of Chorizo (Spanish sausage), sliced into 1/4″ discs (I used pre-cooked sausage that is in links at the market so it was sliceable but some Chorizo is in a tube and is crumbled like ground beef. Either is fine but I prefer the pre-cooked links)
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1 cup of a dry white wine like chardonnay or sauvignon blanc (or 1 cup more of broth if not using)
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2.5 – 3 cups of chicken broth (I used 3 tsp of Chicken Better Than Bouillon + 3 cups of water; NOTE: use 3 cups for an extra smooth sauce-like consistency and 2.5 cups for slightly less sauce)
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14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes, with their juices
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14 oz of Goya Arroz Amarillo/Yellow Rice (I use this specific rice for this dish as it contains wonderful flavor spices – you can use the low sodium version as well)
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Juice of 1 lime
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2 tsp of dried parsley
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2 tsp of smoked or regular paprika
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2 tsp cumin
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1 tsp chili powder