Lima Style Arroz con Pollo

Ingredients

• 2 lbs of chicken, cut into pieces
• 2 cups of Arborio rice
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups of chicken broth
• 1 cup of seasonal vegetables, cut into cubes
• 1 cup of red bell peppers, sliced
• 1 cup of zucchini, cut into pieces
• 1 cup of broccoli, cut into pieces
• 1 cup of cucumbers, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup of fresh chili peppers
• 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped

Method

1. In a large pot, sauté the onions and garlic in a bit of oil until they become golden.
2. Add the chicken and cook until it is well done.
3. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. In a separate pan, sauté the vegetables and red bell peppers.
5. Add the sautéed vegetables to the pot with the chicken and broth, stir well.
6. Add the rice, stir and cook on low heat for 15 minutes.
7. Finally, add the chili peppers and cilantro, stir and serve hot.