Cuban Arroz con Pollo
Ingredients
- Rice · dried28 oz
- Food coloring2 tsp
- Olive oil
- Onion · diced1
- Bell pepper · diced, canned roasted2 + ½ cups
- Garlic · minced8
- Sazon Completa1 tbsp
- Tomato sauce8 oz
- Shaoxing wine1 cup
- Chicken thigh · boneless skinless2 lb
- Beer1
- Saltto taste
- Pea1 cup
- Cilantro · chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the rice, water and powdered yellow food coloring. Stir well and let it sit so the rice takes on the colour.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, garlic and Sazon and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
- Add the tomato sauce, wine, chicken thighs and drumsticks, and 2 cups of hot water. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until the chicken is partly cooked.
- Add the remaining 3 cups of hot water and another splash of wine. Stir in the rice and season with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the beer, cover again and cook for another 10 minutes, until the rice is tender.
- Top with the roasted red peppers, peas and cilantro.
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