Mexican Chicken Rice Recipe | How To Make Mexican Rice | Arroz Con Pollo | One Pot Meal By Tarika

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.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion, minced garlic, and slit green chili until softened.

Add sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned.

Stir in the pureed tomatoes, red chili powder, black pepper powder, dried herbs, red chili flakes, and cumin seed powder.

Add boiled kidney beans, corn kernels, washed and soaked rice, and water.

Season with salt and add lemon juice.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.

Simmer until rice is cooked and flavors meld, about 20-25 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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