Ive found this one to have a bit of a kick but not too spicy I would check and make sure your chili powder isnt also hot This ones great for adjusting the spice to your preferences, and adding garbanzos sounds perfect! Can we sub these ingredients with sazon seasoning and sofrito found at store? Retiramos. Your recipe for Arroz con pollo was the best that I have ever eaten. If you want you can sprinkle with some peas. Its one of my go-to comfort foods <3. Love this recipe! Thank you for helping me get closer to a childhood favorite! I salute your inclusion of nutritional information; I really, really wish to encourage you to include the sodium content of these recipes as well. May just supplement with a little more water towards the end of cooking if required. 1. And yes cilantro is like coriander . Add Pollo Sauce and lemon. In my family of four. Blessings to you and your family, and the best of health during this difficult time for us all. I put the green peas on the side. Have you tried it with wine? I added chorizo and the jalapeo for an extra kick! I couldnt stop eating the rice. I made this and it was SO GOOD! The flavors were off the charts. It was SO flavorful in the most unexpected ways. I have recently gotten into brining (since my chicken always seemed to come out dry). Amazing! I do not, but you can if you want to. I would NOT recommend using brown rice because it takes much longer to cook. Thank you! We did a side of Cuban style black beans just because we like the two together, but they are not necessary. Preheat oven to 375 F degrees. I really loved the homemade sofrito and adobo seasoning..will definitely be making on the regular and applying this adobo mix to other dishes. Ive made quite a few of your recipes over the years! I followed a trick from a Mexican home cook I know and, instead of adding salt to the rice, I added some Knorr chicken bouillon. Add the rice and stock. Hi! Certainly not bad, but if you are not expecting the spiciness, you will be surprised. Get detailed nutrition information, including item-by-item nutrition insights, so you can see where the calories, carbs, fat, sodium and more come from. I will be making this on a regular basis for dinner. Saute chicken and mushrooms in butter. Its a traditional dish in Spain and Latin America and is one that I grew up on thanks to my Puerto Rican grandparents and mom! Would love to know when youre supposed to put in the olives too. Add sherry and green onions. * I cant stop standing at the stove eating the rice thank you for this one, AK, Aw thank you! I didnt have cilantro when I maid this recipe for your seasoning but had all else so I threw in a big pinch a Cajun seasoning, Tasted great to me . Im so happy you guys enjoyed this one . Absolutely delicious and I appreciate the fact that there is no msg loaded seasoning. Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. Glad you loved it Denise!! Is there any reason the chicken cant marinate for longer than 30 minutes? Thanks, Monique! Everyone Ive made it for has said its to die for. And good to know about the rice. I made this , it was absolutely delicious! Im wondering if I should stir in the middle of cooking (?!?) I would suggest trying with chicken thighs as the recipe calls for. Thank you for sharing. I cut up the sofrito and measured out the seasonings while the chicken marinated. Such rave reviews! Only thing is it was organic and I didnt see the instruction on the bag to rinse it prior. I will definitely make this over and over!! xx, So happy to hear that! Can you please post it again? I made one small mistake, but it still came out great. I followed this recipe exactly, leaving out the jalapeo. . I also did a small dollop of sour cream. I cant stop making this. You may want to reduce the salt at first if you use broth. I have some leftover cauliflower I can pulse up to use. This is the way she has always made it, which is why I called it Mamas Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice It is delicious! POLLO SAUCE: To Enchilada Sauce, add other ingredients. Super flavorful and easy to make. This was absolutely the best Arroz con Pollo recipe Ive tried. Made this tonight for family Sunday Dinner and it got rave reviews from everyone. The first time I used a skillet as directed, but thought it must be too wide, given the uneven cooking of the rice. Ill never need to look for another one! So glad you loved it! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. This is an amazing recipe! Your email address will not be published. I modified nothing. I work from home now and love recipes like this where I can do some prep for throughout the day (blend the spices, do some chopping) and then they come together quickly at dinnertime. LOVE this meal. 100000% making this a regular in our home. This is the second time I made this recipeI love the flavors. One of my all-time favorites. We love this recipe! Ponemos el recipiente al microondas durante 1 minuto. Not a cilantro fan so I left it out. I recommend using a large pot regardless of portion size. I also added a couple spices to the adobo seasonings. By fueling your body and honoring your journey you can accomplish whatever you set your mind to. Excellent receipt! Father-in-law took the recipe home and my husband said its his favorite thing Ive ever made! AMAZING! Remove skillet and reserve on a plate. My family is Puerto Rican and I somehow missed my Abuelitas recipe for arroz con pollo. So happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your recipe. This will be a staple at my house! oh and I love all your one pan recipes, its so easy to make and clean up! I made sure just to wash and soak the rice ahead of time and it came out perfect and fluffy after 25 minutes. so so yummy and easy! Glad to hear that!! Thanks for your note . I have some Goya sazon that Id like to use, is there an amount you would recommend if using instead of the homemade blend of spices? Perfect! Thank you! My entire family loved this recipe. Super easy to make and had a lot of flavor. I can never say no to arroz con pollo. Hi Elizabeth! I used basmati rice as well. Am. We all loved it. It is so addicting. Oh, I do add about 1/4 cup more water to the recipe because my rice doesnt fully cook without it. This recipe was absolutely delicious! That is the sweetest! One of my fav comfort meals . You'll make this recipe again and again! and rice that was a little baked or crunchy on the bottom (YUM!) Glad youre loving it! It definitely had a spicy kick to it, I love spicy but Id probably just take down the chili powder just a smidge but I also might have just had a really spicy jalapeo haha so I dont know! Im glad you loved this one. Add in 1 tablespoon olive oil and your adobo seasoning: cumin, paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, coriander, salt and pepper. I already have sofrito prepared. We loved this chicken dinner. I usually double it using two skillets. Hope that makes sense . Thank you for sharing it! Add Pollo Sauce and lemon. Hopefully if I were to double everything up, it will still turn out the same. I dont know what went wrong. A H- M A Z I N G !!! Our family loves this! The prep time listed is not accurate. I used bone in chicken thighs and it turned out perfectly! Thank you for an excellent arroz con pollo recipe. Easy, quick, and SO delicious. So glad you loved this one Its one of my go-to dinners! Sorry but Puerto Ricans do not use jalapeno the only Mexican so I think theres a little bit confusion there would that recipe. In a large bowl, combine the broth, picante sauce, tomato sauce, onion and green pepper; pour over the chicken. Reduce heat to medium, and saut until liquid is mostly evaporated and sofrito thickens to a paste, about 7 to 10 minutes. Followed recipe ingredients exactly, but browned the bone in chicken for 10 minutes each side, in a COVERED cast iron frying pan. Our kids ended up eating seconds and kept asking for more! Im glad that worked out with your rice cooker. I prefer after though . Remove from pan and transfer to a plate. It would be great if I could prep this at lunch time so I can whip dinner up more quickly. It really is so helpful to have a resource like this for new recipe ideas. Delicious! Learn tried and true tips, ticks and methods. 4. Not entirely sure I know what some of the things arecilantrois that what we call coriander but that all adds to intrigue. View line-by-line Nutrition Insights: Discover which ingredients contribute the calories/sodium/etc. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Followed the directions to the T except I might have used a little more oil when sauteing the chickens, I also was sure to add additional salt and pepper when I sauteed the chicken. Hello from Western Australia, Ive just made this for work lunch tomorrow. Love this recipe! 2 bone-in drumsticks (skin on) Kosher salt 1 tablespoon neutral oil (I like to use avocado oil) 1 yellow onion peeled and diced 1/2 red bell pepper peeled and minced 5 garlic cloves peeled and minced 3 roma tomatoes minced 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground smoked paprika 3/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon saffron 1 cup short-grain rice such as Calasparra, Arborio or Calrose 2 tablespoons chopped parsley optional 3/4 cup frozen peas thawed Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Combine wine and saffron; let stand until ready to use. Add the onions, saut for a couple of minutes, then add the pepper and celery. Im so happy you found this one! Bring to a simmer then fold in the rice, peas and olive (if using) making sure they're evenly distributed. This Puerto Rican chicken and rice recipe is just one of those comforting, nostalgic ones that I come back to time and time again. How much of each should be used in the recipe, e.g., 1 tablespoon, 1 teaspoon? She was from Cuba. Glad those adjustments worked out . Thank you. Dejamos unos minutos para que se integren los . Add the jar of Alfredo sauce. This is for sure going into my normal rotation. This recipe is * chefs kiss! YAYE ME, now I can make this dish! What kind of rice did you use? Your mama was a good cook! Mamas Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo), Turkey Picadillo (with a slow cooker option! I would definitely recommend looking for the pigeon peas, thank you for introducing them to me! If I already have sazon (no msg, no salt) seasonibg, how much would you suggest I use? I loved the chopping and making the seasoning from scratch. Would skinless chicken breasts work? Glad that you loved it . Im from the US and my husband is Colombian, and during quarantine Ive made a point to try making a lot of different countries chicken and rice dishes (every country has one). I dont know if substituting the broth for the water affects the way the rice softens? . I absolutely loved it! Glad you enjoyed this one . Thanks for stopping by to fuel your health journey! Add the spices and tomato paste and cook until the pan becomes dry. I substituted chicken stock for the water. I also doubled the last cooking time. Ill let her know you said that . I used drum sticks since thats what I had. Place rice in a meal prep containers and top with 1 chicken thigh. Enjoy! Amazing flavor and delish!!!! Post a photo to Instagram and tag #ambitiouskitchen. Ive made wonderful versions of arroz con Pollo for years, but this is the best Ive ever had. Just sharing this here in case it could help those reading. Garnish with cilantro. Im SO happy it came out perfectly and that you loved this one, Carissa . when I see and read your story is very interesting. Ingredients are easy to locate, instructions easy to follow & broken down into easy steps, My grandmother use to make this in a time when any kind of Hispanic product was difficult to find so much was made simply at home these are the type of recipes I seek. This recipe reminded me of food from an old, lost family recipe that Ive been trying to replicate for years. Im ready to make this and have no idea how much I should use. This recipe is amazing! SO happy to hear that, Carol! Very simple make, so much flavor. 6. Im so happy you're here. Aw thank you so much, Paula! Even my 3 year old loved it. So glad you love it! Cheers! It was so good! I had fresh bone in/skin on chicken thighs to use, I baked the chicken at first at 425 for 18 mins. (Delicious leftovers too!). Any advice? Absolutely delicious! So happy you found this recipe. Perfect! Glad it still tasted great! The rice reminded me of a Bahamian peas and rice dish my mother used to make, with black-eyed peas. whole chicken. I kept it covered on a low Flame and kept moving the pan around every 5 minutes so one area would not burn on the bottom and I put into a 325 oven covered for 5 minutes and uncovered for 5 minutes, so I think total cook time instead of 25 minutes was 35 minutes. 3. Thank you for another fab weeknight ( or special occasion) dinner!! Can I use red bell pepper instead of green in sofrito? Its a keeper. BigOven Kitchen Im glad you both loved it (even with a little bit of burnt rice!) Keeper. Feel free to cut down or cut out the cayenne pepper . So delicious, tasty full of flavour. Followed the recipe. We both love spicy food and this one was great! Id recommend using the leftover rice in bowls for lunch with whatever veggies, proteins, and toppings (like cheese, greek yogurt, salsa) you have on hand (kind of like a burrito bowl)! Strain stock and measure 2 cups and set aside. Hello! Jasmine rice is a great alternative! Carefully pour the broth mixture over the rice. My family loves it! Ive come to know that I like about half as much spice as Monique adds in her recipes, so I always adjust accordingly.