Spanish Chicken and Rice

Spanish Chicken and Rice, or Arroz Con Pollo, is a tasty Spanish delicacy. Learn how to make/prepare Spanish Chicken & Rice by following this easy recipe.

Ingredients:


• 1 frying Chicken (cut up)

• 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil

• 1 cup Celery (chopped)

• 1 Green Bell Pepper (chopped)

• 1/2 cup Onion (chopped)

• 1 clove Garlic (minced)

• 1 cup raw long-grain Rice

• 1 can (8 ounces) Tomato Sauce

• 1½ cups Water

• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp Saffron Threads (crumbled)

• 2 tsp Salt

• 1/4 tsp Pepper

• 1 tsp Brown Sugar (optional)

• 1 jar (4 ounces) Pimientos (chopped)


How to make Spanish Chicken and Rice:

• Heat oil in a heavy skillet, over medium heat. Brown chicken and remove from heat.

• Pour off all, but 2 tbsp of oil. Add in celery, green pepper, onion, garlic, rice, tomato sauce, water, saffron, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir the ingredients well.

• Transfer the chicken pieces back to the skillet.

• Cover the skillet and cook for 30-40 minutes, on low heat. The rice should be cooked by this time.

• Fluff the rice with a fork and add pimiento.

• Heat through and serve warm