Once Upon a Chef · by Jennifer Segal★ 4.9 (63)

Arroz con Pollo

Name: Arroz con Pollo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4, 4 to 6
Cuisine: spanish
Ingredients: 2¾ teaspoons salt, (divided); ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons ground cumin, (divided); 3 pounds bone-in, (skin-on chicken thighs and/or drumsticks); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium yellow onion, (finely chopped); 1 medium green bell pepper, (finely chopped); 2 cups long grain white rice ((basmati works very well), rinsed); 6 cloves garlic, (minced); ¼ cup tomato paste; 3½ cups chicken broth ((see note about measurement)); ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric ((may substitute with annatto powder or bijol)); ½ teaspoon sugar; ¾ cup drained and halved pimento-stuffed green olives ((from a 6-oz/170-g jar)); 2 bay leaves; 1 cup frozen peas, (thawed); ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro ((optional)); Lemon or lime wedges, (as garnish (optional))

NUTRITION · PER SERVING75M COOK

CAL 59%·PRO 100%

CARBS 92G31% OF CAL

5G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC80G OTHER8G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 57G44% OF CAL

17G SAT40G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Chicken and rice simmered together with saffron, olives, peas, and aromatics in a single pot, yielding a savory one-dish meal. The flavors meld as it cooks; it's satisfying and requires no sides.

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Ingredients

serves 4

2¾ teaspoons salt, (divided)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin, (divided)
3 pounds bone-in, (skin-on chicken thighs and/or drumsticks)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, (finely chopped)
1 medium green bell pepper, (finely chopped)
2 cups long grain white rice ((basmati works very well), rinsed)
6 cloves garlic, (minced)
¼ cup tomato paste
3½ cups chicken broth ((see note about measurement))
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric ((may substitute with annatto powder or bijol))
½ teaspoon sugar
¾ cup drained and halved pimento-stuffed green olives ((from a 6-oz/170-g jar))
2 bay leaves
1 cup frozen peas, (thawed)
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro ((optional))
Lemon or lime wedges, (as garnish (optional))

At a glance

PER SERVING · TIME 75M

CAL 59%·PRO 100%

CARBS 92G31% OF CAL

5G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC80G OTHER8G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 57G44% OF CAL

17G SAT40G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved

All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.

Prep: 15m
Cook: 1h
Sodium: 3079mg
Total sugar: 8g
Added sugar: ≥0g

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Potassium: 1141mg
Calcium: 93mg
Iron: 4mg

Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.

PREP: 15M
SODIUM: 3079MG
ESTIMATE: COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.

Arroz con Pollo

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