Steps to Make Pollo Pepian Guatemala

Puerto Rican Arroz Con Pollo

Mira esta deliciosa receta de pepian guatemalteco.

Recipe Summary Puerto Rican Arroz Con Pollo

This Puerto Rican rice with chicken recipe is a classic island-cuisine dish filled with the savory flavors of ham, pork, capers, olives, and tomatoes.

Ingredients | Pollo Pepian Guatemala

3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces

1 cup apple cider vinegar, or as needed

¼ cup canola oil

¼ pound salted pork, chopped into bite-sized pieces

¼ pound cooked ham, chopped into bite-sized pieces

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 yellow onion, diced

¼ cup sofrito (such as Goya®)

¼ cup recaito (such as Goya®)

¼ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon capers

6 cloves garlic, diced

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

¼ cup rinsed and diced Spanish olives

3 cups chicken broth

1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning with coriander and achiote

3 cups uncooked white rice

Directions

Place chicken in a large bowl and cover with apple cider vinegar. Set aside.

Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add pork and ham; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add bell peppers and cook for 1 minute. Add onion and cook for 1 minute. Stir in sofrito and recaito and cook for 1 minute. Season with oregano, cumin, and pepper. Add capers and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in tomato sauce and olives; cook for another minute.

Strain chicken and discard vinegar. Add chicken to the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Adjust heat as need to simmer but not boil.

Add broth, sazon, and rice to the pot. Stir until well mixed and return to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes. Remove pot from heat and stir.

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of vinegar. The actual amount consumed will vary.

Info | Pollo Pepian Guatemala

prep: 30 mins cook: 55 mins total: 1 hr 25 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 servings

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