Name: Arroz con Pollo
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H0M0.000S
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 3 skin-on chicken leg quarters; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes; Sazon seasoning, as needed; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons neutral oil; 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving; 3 cloves garlic, diced; 1 white onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 2 cups white rice; 4 cups chicken broth; One 12-ounce bag frozen mixed vegetables; 1/4 cup pimento-stuffed green olives; 2 tablespoons drained capers; Ketchup and hot sauce, optional, for serving

Directions

Watch how to make this recipe.

Put the chicken leg quarters in a pot and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer; simmer until fully cooked, about 30 minutes. Remove the chicken from the broth and shred the meat, discarding any bones and skin. Set aside.
Put the chicken breast cubes in a medium bowl and add a generous amount of Sazon seasoning. Toss together, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
In a heavy-bottomed pot on medium heat, add the bay leaves, a generous amount of Sazon, 1 tablespoon of the oil and half of the cilantro, garlic, onion and green and red bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, then add to the pot. Add the chicken broth, frozen vegetables, olives, capers and reserved shredded chicken. Give it a good stir and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook on low until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, set a skillet over medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the remaining cilantro, garlic, onions and green and red bell peppers and cook until the onions are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the cubed chicken breast and cook until browned, tender and cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.
Serve the arroz con pollo in a bowl, topped with the sautéed chicken and some chopped cilantro. I like to eat mine with ketchup and hot sauce!