Arroz Con Pollo
This is a Peruvian recipe that I learned from watching a couple
different times from different Peruvian ladies. Neither had recipes, so
this is my attempt at trying to get it into recipe form.
1/2 onion
1 to 2 garlic cloves
1/2 bag of spinach
1 bunch of cilantro
1 TBL of chicken bouillon
1 - 2 tsp of Cumin
1 tsp Oregano
1/2-1 tsp of pepper
5 - 6 cups of water
4 cups of Rice
1 to 2 lbs of chicken
1 cup of diced carrots
frozen peas (optional)
Brown chicken in large skillet. I usually use olive oil, fresh garlic,
and lightly salt/pepper. While browning chicken I put 1 cup of water in
my blender with the following ingredients: onion, garlic, washed
spinach, cilantro, bouillon, cumin, oregano, & pepper. Blend well.
Once blended you should have 2 cups of very green liquid. Add remaining
water so that you have 6 cups total. Put rice in large skillet with the
chicken. Chicken does not need to be fully cooked. Pour green sauce
over rice and chicken. Stir & put in the carrots. Cover for 20
minutes. Be careful! This tends to burn quickly. Most Peruvians will
put in the frozen peas just a few minutes before serving, just to get
warm.
FREEZER MEAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Thaw green liquid. Be careful, I am afraid
this will leak. Place chicken in large skillet with rice. Pour liquid
over rice and chicken and cook on low for 20 minutes. Stir periodically
so that it won't burn.
Side dishes:
When I make this I usually use the other 1/2 of bag of spinach and make a spinach salad to go with.
