Arroz con Pollo

Summary

Description

Ingredients

2TablespoonOlive Oil
1 1⁄2PoundChicken Thighs (boneless, skinless)
1 1⁄4TeaspoonGround Cumin
3⁄4TeaspoonPaprika
1⁄2TeaspoonChili Powder
1⁄2TeaspoonCayenne
1 1⁄4TeaspoonGarlic Powder
1⁄2TeaspoonGround Coriander
3⁄4TeaspoonSalt
3⁄4TeaspoonGround Black Pepper
3CloveGarlic (minced)
1⁄4CupGreen Bell Pepper (chopped)
1⁄4CupOnion (chopped)
1⁄4CupCilantro (chopped, plus more for garnish)
1 Jalapeno (diced)
1⁄4TeaspoonTurmeric
1⁄4TeaspoonOregano
1CupTomato Sauce
1 1⁄4CupWater
1CupBasmati Rice
2⁄3CupPeas (frozen)
1⁄2CupGreen Olives (chopped)
1 Lime (juiced)

Instructions

1.In a small bowl mix together adobo seasoning: 1 teaspoon cumin, 3/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon coriander, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
2.Add chicken to a large bowl. Add in 1 tablespoon olive oil and your adobo seasoning. Use clean hands to toss the chicken in the mixture. Cover and allow chicken to marinate for 30 minutes or overnight.
3.Next add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a Dutch oven and place over medium high heat. Once oil is hot, add in chicken. Cook until browned 4-5 minutes, then flip and and cook an additional 4-5 minutes. Remove from pot and transfer to a plate.
4.In the same pot add garlic, jalapeno, green pepper, onion and cilantro. Saute for 2-3 minutes, then add in your spices 1/4 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon coriander, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook for 30 seconds.
5.Then add in tomato sauce and water and stir well to combine. Bring to a simmer then fold in the rice, peas, and olives making sure it is evenly distributed. Add browned chicken on top. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot immediately and cook for 20-25 minutes.
6.Serve immediately. Garnish with cilantro and serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.