This is the most requested meal in my house by a long shot. It smells amazing and it’s rare that I don’t have all these ingredients on hand. This is my own one pot, “easy week night” twist to … Arroz Con Pollo! No one makes it better than my mom and this is not super fancy… but it’s absolutely delicious. And. When you can’t be in Panama and you NEED a fix fast… Here it is in, 30 seconds. Enjoy!
Arroz Con Pollo
*Heat up dat oil
*Place chicken to cook. Add salt and pepper to taste.
* I love garlic so I add about half a tablespoon. Add more if you are riding public transportation this week.
*While the chicken cooks, chop onions, peppers, black olives, and tomatoes.
*When chicken is cooked, take the best kitchen utensil ever, scissors, and chop the chicken. This relieves stress btw.
* Add the chopped onions, peppers, black olives, and tomatoes. Remember, recipes are just a starting off point. I love green olives so much better than black olives, but the kids don’t. So, mix it up!
* I was blessed with the “cilantro is super refreshing” gene, so I add it to everything. If you think it tastes like soap, just add parsley.
* Let all that chopped stuff cook and simmer together. (About 20 mins) In your rice cooker, make rice. (About equal time for rice to cook)
*When everything is looking good… Mix together. Add water, or my fav, strained tomatoes for more flavor or juiciness. Add extra spices if needed. Sometimes some red cayenne pepper is everything.
* Close your eyes… pretend you are in Panama.. NOT in 30 degree weather in boring Cary!
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