Arroz con Pollo (Spanish Chicken & Rice)
Cuba's national dish, this savory classic is a comforting mix of chicken and rice seasoned with Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into1 to 1½ inch thick pieces
- 12 ounces Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe
- 1 cups Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice, fresh preferred, from 1 large or 2 small limes
- 8 ounces Beer a lager or pilsner are best - DO NOT USE an IPA - too bitter!
- 1/2 Cup Sweet peas (petit pois) if using canned drain and reserve peas and liquid separately
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper, more to taste
- 1 pinch Saffron, crumbled optional
- 1 cup Long grain white rice jasmine or basmati preferred
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a 4 to 6 quart stockpot over medium high heat until shimmering, add olive oil and chicken. Sauté 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned.
- To same stockpot add Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe, chicken broth, lime juice, 6 oz of beer, liquid from peas, black pepper, saffron (if using) and rice to stockpot.
- Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to lowest setting; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring after 5 and 10 minutes.
- If using fresh or frozen peas add all of them at the 10 minute mark stirring well to spread throughout. Cook an additional 8 to 10 minutes until rice is cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Add remaining 2 oz of beer, and salt and pepper to taste. If using canned peas add ½ of them now, stirring gently to combine. Cover and let stand 8 to 10 minutes. Top with remaining peas. Serve.