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Arroz con Pollo

Time
1 hr 15 min
Makes
4
Ingredients
19

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Ingredients

Servings
4 servings
Amounts
  • 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))
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Nutrition · per serving

Calories
662 kcal
Fat
47 g
Fiber
3 g
Sugar
6 g
Sodium
1077 mg
Protein
44 g
Cholesterol
226 mg
Carbohydrate
16 g
Saturated fat
11 g

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