Panamanian Style Arroz con Pollo

December 28, 2014

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Arroz con pollo is to Hispanics what meatloaf and mashed potatoes is to Americans. It is the ultimate comfort food. What’s great about arroz con pollo is that it is healthy too. I think I can state with certainty that arroz con pollo is Latin America’s most popular dish. It is mine, for sure. Every country in Latin America has its own special way of preparing arroz con pollo. This little fact I have learned from talking to various Spanish speaking friends. For example in Colombia, red and gr

For the rice:
1 cup long grain rice
1¾ cups water
¾ Tbsp. olive oil
½ tsp. salt
For the chicken:
1 chicken breast
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 carrots shredded
1 small onion diced
1 garlic clove minced
1 cube homemade recaito or 2 Tbsp. Goya recaito
¼ cup peas
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
¼ tsp. oregano
¼ tsp.garlic powder

To prepare the rice: In a sauce pan on medium heat place ¾ Tbsp. of olive oil and rice and stir. Add the water and salt. Bring to a boil. Turn heat down to medium, cover. Cook for about 20 minutes. Remove...
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Nutritions

Calories
139

Sodium
321mg
13% DV

Fat
4g
7% DV

Protein
3g
6% DV

Carbs
24g
8% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV