How to Make The BEST Arroz Con Pollo

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Boil some water ahead of time and clean the chicken.

Put the chicken parts in the boiling water and boil for about 7 to 10 minutes to remove the pinkness.

Skim any fat that comes to the top while boiling.

In a separate pan, heat 1/3 cup of oil and sauté the sofrito for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add olives (optional) and the juice of the olives (optional) to the sofrito and mix.

Add 3 cups of rice to the pan and mix to incorporate the color.

Place the boiled chicken gently on top of the rice mixture without breaking it up.

Add the water used to boil the chicken (6 cups) to the pan.

Add kosher salt to taste, starting with a little and adjusting as needed.

Bring to a boil and do not stir the rice to avoid it getting soggy.

Cook on medium-high heat for about 15 minutes until the water has absorbed.

Lower the heat and mix the rice gently after the water has absorbed.

Cover the pan and cook for an additional 15 minutes without opening the lid.

Check that the rice is fluffy and the chicken is cooked through before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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