Arroz con Pollo II Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Arroz con Pollo II Recipe). This recipe is an all in one. This was a family favorite while I was growing up and I believe it still is one of my favorites. It's simply chicken and rice with fabulous Cuban flavours! This recipe is quick and easy and can be served with a salad, fried plantains or even a banana - a Cuban favorite with any meal!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Arroz con Pollo II Recipe

Ingredients

1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken

cut into pieces

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 onions

chopped

3 cloves garlic

crushed

½ green bell pepper

chopped

½ (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 pinch saffron

salt to taste

2 cubeschicken bouillon

1 ½ cups uncooked white rice

1 cup beer

1 (15 ounce) can peas

drained

½ red bell pepper

roasted and sliced

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute chicken until lightly browned; remove from skillet and set aside.

Step 2

Saute onion garlic and green bell pepper until soft; stir in tomato sauce saffron salt and bouillon and return chicken pieces to skillet. Cook for 10 minutes then add rice and reduce heat to low.

Step 3

Add beer and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes stirring occasionally until rice is tender. Finally stir in peas with liquid and garnish with roasted red bell pepper.

Nutritional Information

Arroz con Pollo II Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 521

% Daily Value *

Protein: 33.9g 68%

Carbohydrates: 54.5g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 4.2g 17%

Sugars: 6.5g

Fat: 16.4g 25%

Saturated Fat: 4.2g 21%

Cholesterol: 83.2mg 28%

Vitamin A Iu: 1111.4IU 22%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.2mg 117%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 35%

Vitamin C: 33.4mg 56%

Folate: 124.8mcg 31%

Calcium: 59.5mg 6%

Iron: 4mg 22%

Magnesium: 61.2mg 22%

Potassium: 549.1mg 15%

Sodium: 775.3mg 31%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 38%

Calories From Fat: 147.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.