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Brown the chicken pieces, skin-side down first, until golden brown on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat olive oil in a large pot or caldero","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In the same pot, add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes until soft, then stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste for another minute.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the diced onion and red bell pepper","timerMinutes":6,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the rice to the pot and stir to coat with the aromatics and oil. Toast the rice for about 2 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the rice to the pot","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour in the chicken broth and return the browned chicken pieces to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour in the chicken broth and return the browned chicken pieces","timerMinutes":25,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Stir in the frozen peas, cover again, and let sit for 5 minutes off the heat to allow the peas to warm through and the rice to finish steaming.","group":"Finishing","title":"Stir in the frozen peas","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Using bone-in, skin-on chicken provides the most flavor and keeps the meat succulent. 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The seasoned chicken can be marinated overnight."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in the microwave with a splash of water to prevent the rice from drying out."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Farroz_con_pollo_d388888d15%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7090a3d3-8cc4-4d4e-bb1c-9debcb1952d3","imageAlt":"Arroz con Pollo — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["one-pot","chicken","rice","latin american","savory","comfort food"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Arroz con Pollo","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T23:34:18.218Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T23:34:18.218Z","related":[{"id":"acai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa","slug":"acai-na-tigela","title":"Açaí na Tigela","description":"A refreshing and energizing Brazilian breakfast staple made from frozen açaí palm fruit, blended into a thick smoothie-like consistency and topped with granola and fresh fruit.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Brazilian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","dairy_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Facai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=bcea20c0-f124-4011-87e9-4fdfe51cca58","imageAlt":"Açaí na Tigela — recipe cover","tags":["acai","smoothie bowl","healthy","brazilian","fruit","superfood"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":4},{"id":"baleada_9f93ff550d","slug":"baleada","title":"Baleada","description":"A beloved Honduran classic featuring thick, fluffy flour tortillas filled with creamy refried beans, salty cheese, and rich crema. 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