Kitchen Hack! Chicken Spanish Rice in a Rice Cooker / Arroz con Pollo en Olla Arrocera

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.

Spray the inside of the rice cooker with olive oil.

Add sprouted brown basmati rice, tomatoes, red onions, bell pepper, and green chili to the rice cooker.

Add oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder for seasoning.

Toss in chopped chicken and, if desired, chopped peeled and deveined shrimp.

Pour in unsalted tomato sauce, chicken broth, and water.

Add one tablespoon of olive oil and give it a quick mix.

Close the lid of the rice cooker and press cook.

Cook for about 45 to 55 minutes, depending on the rice cooker and the amount of ingredients used.

Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary