Arroz con Pollo (Peruvian Style) Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 servings

Arroz con Pollo (Peruvian Style) Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

5 skinless chicken pieces

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 large onion

cut into small cubes

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

3 cups white rice

2 cups water

1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer

1 carrot

cut into small cubes

1 cup green peas

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat vegetable oil in a heavy pot with a lid over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook in hot oil until just browned about 2 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a platter reserving drippings in the pot.

Step 2

Saute onion and garlic in the retained drippings until the onion is translucent about 5 minutes. Stir cilantro into the onion mixture; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir mixture for 2 minutes more.

Step 3

Return chicken to the pot; add rice water beer carrot and peas. Place lid on the pot reduce heat to low and simmer until the rice absorbs the liquid completely and is tender about 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Arroz con Pollo (Peruvian Style) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 711.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 29.5g 59%

Carbohydrates: 105.4g 34%

Dietary Fiber: 4g 16%

Sugars: 2.2g

Fat: 15.2g 23%

Saturated Fat: 3.9g 19%

Cholesterol: 64.7mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 3329.1IU 67%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.1mg 116%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 38%

Vitamin C: 17.5mg 29%

Folate: 235.1mcg 59%

Calcium: 74.7mg 8%

Iron: 5.8mg 32%

Magnesium: 76.8mg 27%

Potassium: 481mg 14%

Sodium: 80.7mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 70%

Calories From Fat: 137.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.