spanish pollo arroz (spanish chicken & rice)
There is a local Mexican Restaurant in my little town that gave me the idea for this recipe. It is not a traditional Spanish meal but my interpretation. If you serve this with Beef Chimichangas it allows for both beef and chicken entrees to choose from at the dinner table.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 3 large chicken breasts, whole
- 1 large yellow onion, peeled and quartered
- 1 large lime, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- FOR THE RICE:
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 large jalapeno, fresh or bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups rice, instant
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 2 cups seasoned chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon cumin or taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried cilantro *fresh works too*
- 1 cup mexican blend shredded cheese
How To Make spanish pollo arroz (spanish chicken & rice)
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Step 1Bring 4C water to a boil and add 3-4 large chicken breasts with bone in. This will render the most flavor for the stock you will be using later. Add onion, lime, cumin, black pepper & garlic cloves. Let simmer for 20- 30 minutes. Remove chicken from stock and set aside to let cool enough to handle. Strain stock and reserve 2 C for rice. Freeze the rest for another time. I use it in chicken tortilla soup.
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Step 2Dice 1 small onion, 1 jalepeno, 1 garlic clove & add to 2qt saucepan add 2T vegetable oil & rice. saute to begin browning slightly 5 minutes.
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Step 3Add reserved seasoned chicken stock, cumin, cilantro, salsa and mushrooms diced into larger bite size chunks. Then add 1/2 can sliced black olives, gently stir and place lid on rice to let steep until finished. 5-10 minutes.
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Step 4Place hot rice into serving bowl, top with shredded cheese and finally the remaining olives and let the cheese melt about 2-3 minutes. This makes a beautiful serving presentation garnish with fresh cilantro.
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Category:
Chicken
Category:
Other Main Dishes
Category:
Rice Sides
Keyword:
#cheese
Keyword:
#lime
Keyword:
#JALAPENO
Ingredient:
Chicken
Culture:
Spanish
Method:
Stove Top
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