Peruvian Cilantro Chicken Rice (Arroz con Pollo) Recipe

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

Marinate chicken with lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add marinated chicken and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside; in the same pot, add chopped onion, garlic, and green bell pepper.

Sauté until onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in chopped cilantro and cook for another 2 minutes.

Add rice and stir to coat with the mixture, cooking for 2 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Return chicken to the pot, cover, and reduce heat to low.

Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.

Add peas and carrots, stirring gently to combine; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.

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