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Arroz con Pollo

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A traditional Cuban dish that blends the flavor of chicken with rice in a delicious broth.

Arroz con Pollo

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⏱️ 20 min prep + 45 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile

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Ingredients

  • 500 g of chicken, cut into pieces
  • 200 g of rice
  • 200 ml of chicken broth
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 200 ml of water
  • 100 ml of palm oil
  • 2 basil leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon of chili powder

Method

  1. In a pan, heat the palm oil and sauté the onions and garlic until they become golden.
  2. Add the chicken and cook for a few minutes.
  3. Add the chicken broth and water, bringing to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat and simmer on medium heat for 20-25 minutes.
  5. In another pan, fry the rice in a little oil.
  6. When the rice is golden, add the rice to the broth with the chicken, basil leaves, salt, and pepper, and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Finally, add the chili powder and gently stir.
  8. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

The story

Arroz con Pollo is a popular Cuban dish that originates from the use of rice and chicken in cooking, a combination found in many Latin American cultures.

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