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This Puerto Rican arroz con pollo — or rice and chicken — recipe is a classic island-cuisine dish filled with the savory flavors of ham, pork, capers, olives, and tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 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
Step 1
Place chicken in a large bowl and cover with apple cider vinegar. Set aside.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Strain chicken and discard vinegar. Add chicken to the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Adjust heat as needed to simmer but not boil.
Step 4
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.
Editor’s Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of vinegar. The actual amount consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 491 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat23g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol83mg | 28% |
| Sodium1315mg | 57% |
| Total Carbohydrate41g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
| Total Sugars2g | |
| Protein26g | |
| Vitamin C27mg | 135% |
| Calcium37mg | 3% |
| Iron4mg | 21% |
| Potassium374mg | 8% |
*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.
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