THE BEST ARROZ CON POLLO RECIPE / PUERTO RICAN STYLE YELLOW RICE AND CHICKEN / EASY RICE RECIPE

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.

Season the chicken with adobo, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, crushed oregano, and paprika, adjusting to taste.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat.

Add the seasoned chicken to the pan and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning a few times until browned.

Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside, draining some oil if necessary.

Add chopped onion and red bell pepper to the pan and cook until the onion is translucent.

Lower the heat to low and add minced garlic and chopped cilantro, cooking to combine flavors.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 3 bay leaves, and if available, add green olives.

Add an envelope of chicken bouillon, an envelope of sazon, and crushed oregano to the mixture.

Pour in a little water and add white wine, stirring to combine.

Add 2 cups of parboiled rice to the mixture and stir well, then pat it down to even it out.

Add between 3.5 to 4 cups of water, adjusting based on the rice type, and stir to distribute ingredients evenly.

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning, adding more water if needed, along with another envelope of chicken bouillon, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Add a little liquid smoke for extra flavor, if desired.

Return the chicken to the pan and cook on medium-low for about 10 minutes until water is almost dry, then stir once.

Lower the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it cook for another 10 minutes until done.

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