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Arroz con Pollo Maravilloso

Here's how you make Arroz con Pollo Maravilloso
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  • Servings: 12-14
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 60m
    • The following recipe serves 12-14 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 8 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons paprika (hot smoked)
  • 3 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (use less to your liking, as a tablespoon will make it pretty hot)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
  • 5 to 6 pounds chicken breasts (6 whole chicken breasts with skin and bone)
  • 1 1/2 pounds chorizo sausages (4 sausages, cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 6 to 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 red bell peppers (roasted, chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron (if you don't have it, omit)
  • 4 cups long-grain rice
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cans (12 ounces each) diced tomatoes in juice
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 pound frozen peas
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 375-degrees.

  • Step 2: Make a rub out of 4 tablespoons of the olive oil and the paprika, oregano, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Using your hands, rub the chicken with just enough of the mixture to coat it.

  • Step 3: Set the chicken aside for 10 minutes, allowing the spices to be absorbed.

  • Step 4: In a large, heavy Dutch oven, over medium-high heat, brown chorizo in remaining olive oil. Remove the chorizo with a slotted spoon to a plate and lightly brown chicken on both sides, removing to the same plate.

  • Step 5: Add the soffrito of onion, garlic, and roasted red peppers and saute until very soft.

  • Step 6: Add saffron and rice. Mix for 1 minute to coat rice.

  • Step 7: Add chicken stock, tomatoes, and bay leaf, stir for 1 minute and add chicken, chorizo, and peas. Bring to a boil, cover, and bake in the oven for 45 minutes.

  • Step 8: Reduce the oven heat to warm and remove the chicken from the pan, allowing it to cool enough to handle.

  • Step 9: Using your fingers and a fork, pull or shred the chicken. Return the chicken to the pan and keep covered until ready to serve.

  • To Serve

  • Step 10: Transfer the chicken and rice to a large bowl and gently toss to combine all the ingredients.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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