{"id":7808,"date":"2021-05-18T22:15:48","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T02:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/?p=7808"},"modified":"2021-05-18T22:15:55","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T02:15:55","slug":"recipe-arroz-con-pollo-puerto-rican-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2021\/05\/recipe-arroz-con-pollo-puerto-rican-style.html","title":{"rendered":"Recipe: Arroz con Pollo, Puerto Rican Style"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Arroz con Pollo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When I think of easy Puerto Rican recipes, arroz con pollo always makes the top of the list. With juicy chunks of meat, it’s the perfect one-pot meal. Serve it with a side of habichuelas guisadas (stewed beans) and plantains, and you can transport yourself to the Caribbean. This dish is fragrant, colorful, and, best of all, family-friendly. My pre-school-aged daughter loves Arroz con Pollo. She asks for her “Puerto Rican Rice” on a weekly basis, and this mama is happy to oblige!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Prepare the Arroz con Pollo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It’s essential to prepare the chicken beforehand. Everybody has their unique way of making their arroz con pollo. For example, my mom prepares it with bone-in chicken thighs. I find this version delicious, but I like using boneless chicken thighs for more ease. I cut the chicken thighs into small pieces. I make sure the chicken is well seasoned with adobo and freshly ground black pepper before placing it in the caldero (large cast iron pan).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tips for a Yummy Arroz con Pollo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you season the chicken well before cooking in the caldero. I use a mix of saz\u00f3n, adobo, and pepper. Pair the arroz con pollo with stewed beans (habichuelas guisadas) and fried plantains (tostones) for a whole island experience. The arroz con pollo holds well in the fridge for a few days. My favorite thing about making arroz con pollo is that it’s simple to make, and the best part is that it can feed a big family. Also, it stores well for leftovers. A win-win recipe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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