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Arroz con Pollo

1 hServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @pizcitadesal7 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken drumsticks (patted dry)Meat8 pieces
  • salt (for the seasoning)Spices10 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • garlic powderSpices8 g
  • onion powderSpices7 g
  • paprikaSpices7 g
  • cumin (ground)Spices1 g
  • oil (for searing)Pantry30 ml
  • tomatoes (quartered)Produce3 pieces
  • tomatillos (husked)Produce2 pieces
  • onion (half for the sauce, half diced for sautéing)Produce1 piece
  • jalapeño (stemmed, optional)Produce1 piece
  • garlic cloves (peeled)Produce3 pieces
  • rice (rinsed and drained)Grains200 g
  • consomé de pollo (chicken bouillon powder)Pantry12 g
  • cilantro (chopped)Produce15 g
  • waterOther400 ml

per serving

Nutrition

420kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
26 g
Fat
16 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Blender
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • In a bowl, coat the chicken drumsticks heavily with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and cumin.
    • Massage the seasoning in so the chicken is fully coated.
    Step 1

  2. Sear the chicken

    • Heat the oil in a pan and add the chicken.
    • Leave it undisturbed so a nice char forms, cooking only the outside at this stage.
    Step 2

  3. Blend the sauce

    • Meanwhile, blend the tomatoes, tomatillos, half the onion, jalapeño and garlic until smooth.
    • Set the sauce aside.
    Step 3

  4. Remove the chicken

    • Once the chicken is nicely browned, transfer it to a bowl and set aside; it will still be raw inside.
    Step 4

  5. Toast the rice

    • Add the diced onion to the same pan and cook until translucent.
    • Add the rice and toast until golden brown, stirring, so the rice doesn't turn out soggy.
    Step 5

  6. Add sauce and water

    • Pour in the blended sauce and the water, then stir.
    • Stir in the consomé de pollo.
    Step 6

  7. Cook the rice with the chicken

    • Nestle the drumsticks back into the pan and top with the chopped cilantro and an optional jalapeño.
    • Cover and cook on low heat without uncovering, so the steam cooks the dish through.
    Step 7

  8. Rest covered

    • Turn off the heat and let the pan sit covered before serving.
    Step 8
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