Main Dishes
March 14, 2014
Calories
624
Sodium
690mg
28% DV
Fat
50g
77% DV
Protein
1g
3% DV
Carbs
5g
2% DV
Fiber
2g
9% DV
Cuban Arroz con Pollo
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I grew up on this classic Cuban dinner of rice with chicken. My mom’s Cuban arroz con pollo recipe is fairly universal to most Cuban homes, but the food tradition she instilled in us will never be forgotten. The smoky spices of this savory dish is the definition of comfort food for me. They truly are the most important part of Cuban Arroz con Pollo. Give this arroz con pollo recipe a try for your next family dinner!
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4 chicken quarters (dark meat), skin on and cut into pieces
1/2 cup olive oil for frying
1 large onion, chopped
1 large red pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 cups chicken broth
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon Bijol Powder or Saffron
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons cumin, ground
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups rice
1/2 cup frozen green baby peas
1/2 cup olive oil for frying
1 large onion, chopped
1 large red pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 cups chicken broth
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon Bijol Powder or Saffron
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons cumin, ground
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups rice
1/2 cup frozen green baby peas
Sauté the chicken in a large pot, browning on both sides. Season with salt, pepper and dashes of cumin. Remove chicken once fat has been released.
Add a little olive oil to the same pan you fried the...
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Nutritions
Calories
624
Sodium
690mg
28% DV
Fat
50g
77% DV
Protein
1g
3% DV
Carbs
5g
2% DV
Fiber
2g
9% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
12g
63%
Polysaturated Fat
6g
43%
Monosaturated Fat
31g
194%
Cholesterol
1mg
0%
Sodium
690mg
28%
Potassium
160mg
4%
Protein
1g
3%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
2g
9%
Sugar
1g
3%
Vitamin A
78IU
1%
Vitamin B6
0.81mg
40%
Vitamin C
8mg
14%
Calcium
32mg
3%
Iron
0.56mg
3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.