Puerto Rican

Arroz con Pollo de Arrocera

Name: Arroz con Pollo de Arrocera
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain rice; 1 chicken breast; 1/2 cup chopped carrot; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 1 teaspoon saffron threads; 2 cups chicken broth

Classic Puerto Rican rice with chicken and vegetables.

40 minutes4 servings

Arroz con Pollo de Arrocera — Photo: Mizu basyo at Japanese Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0

Method

Rinse rice and set aside.
In a pot, cook chicken in oil until browned; remove and set aside.
Add onion, carrot, and saffron, then stir in rice and broth.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 18-20 minutes.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

Mains

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