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Acapulco Fresh Arroz con Pollo Recipe
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Acapulco Fresh Arroz con Pollo Recipe

Acapulco Fresh's Arroz con Pollo is a savory delight, featuring tender chicken pieces cooked to perfection with aromatic rice, colorful bell peppers, onions, and a harmonious blend of spices, offering a delicious and authentic rendition of this classic Latin American dish. Make our Acapulco Fresh Arroz con Pollo Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Arroz con Pollo will taste just like Acapulco Fresh.
Prep Time25 minutes
Active Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, TexMex
Keyword: Chicken Recipe, Local and Regional Favorite Recipes, Mexican, Mexican Restaurant-Style Recipes, Rice

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 - 3 pounds Chicken cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 cups Long Grain Rice
  • 1 cup chopped Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic chopped
  • 3 1/2 cups Water
  • 1 cup chopped Tomato
  • 1 tablespoon Chicken Base
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Saffron crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground Cumin
  • 1 cup frozen Baby Sweet Peas
  • One 2-ounce can sliced Pimento drained

Instructions

  • Place chicken pieces in a bowl.
  • Sprinkle with salt. Toss to coat.
  • Pour olive oil into a medium skillet. Place over medium heat.
  • When oil is hot and shimmering, add chicken. Brown chicken for 15 minutes, turning as needed. Remove chicken from skillet to a clean bowl or plate.
  • In remaining drippings in skillet, place rice, onions and garlic. Cook until rice is golden, stirring frequently.
  • Add water, tomatoes, chicken base, salt, saffron, pepper and cumin. Bring to boil and stir well.
  • Arrange chicken atop rice mixture. Cover and simmer 25 - 30 minutes, or until chicken is tender.
  • Spread peas and pimento on top and cover. Cook 5 minutes more.
  • Serve hot.
 

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