Chef savvy
Arroz con Pollo, also known as rice with chicken, is a hearty one-pot meal, packed with bold spices and cozy flavors, making it a beloved staple in many countries and cultures!
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In a food processor combine the cubanelle pepper, cilantro, onion, garlic and cumin. Blend for 30 seconds or until the mixture is combine. Reserve 2 tbsp and set aside.
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Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add in chicken and sear on both sides for 2-3 minutes, each.
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Add the remaining tbsp of oil to the same pot. Add in the onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes Stir in the spices and cook for 1-2 minutes to bloom the spices.
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Pour in the broth, sofrito (minus the 2 tbsp) and bay leaves. Add the chicken back to the pan. Add in the rice and saute for one minute.
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Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and all of the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in the olives, capers and peas.
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Add mayo, lime juice and reserved sofrito to a small bowl. Whisk to combine then set aside.
Season with salt and pepper to taste then serve immediately drizzled with the sofrito mayo on top.
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