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Arroz con Pollo II

SUBMITTED BY: Sussell PHOTO BY: Darryl

"This recipe is an all in one. This was a family favorite while I was growing up and I believe it still is one of my favorites. It's simply chicken and rice with fabulous Cuban flavours! This recipe is quick and easy and can be served with a salad, fried plantains or even a banana - a Cuban favorite with any meal!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 47 stars. This recipe average a 4.1 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • salt to taste
  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 1 cup beer
  • 1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, roasted and sliced

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute chicken until lightly browned; remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. Saute onion, garlic and green bell pepper until soft; stir in tomato sauce, saffron, salt and bouillon and return chicken pieces to skillet. Cook for 10 minutes, then add rice and reduce heat to low.
  3. Add beer and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender. Finally, stir in peas with liquid and garnish with roasted red bell pepper.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2004 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE
I always saute the uncooked rice just until it becomes translucent.This way, it holds a nice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2003 by MOLSON7
This was very good. I took the advice of a few previous reviewers. Before browning seasoned... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2003 by Cynsin2003
This was great! I seasoned the chicken with a little bit of onion powder and salt and pepper... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2003 by STARP
Thank you Sussell for sharing your recipe. I grew up loving the Cuban Arroz con Pollo, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by GRIZHAPPENS
I have eaten at a Cuban restaurant in Orange, California that features this plate. I followed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2003 by LSCRIVENS
This was very good, I loved it! I didn't have any beer but subtituted chicken broth and no... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2003 by SERNARAMA
This is a great authentic Cuban recipe. I did add a little water to it and cook it covered so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2003 by JUDYJJ
This recipe is not written very clearly. Based on the recipe as written there is not nearly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by MLCRIRI
The end result of this recipe was a great tasting meal. However, I had to add 1 1/2 cups of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by DPESCATORE
Delicious! MORE

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