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One Pot Chicken and Rice

Jen Paleracio
Meals on a budget. Chicken drumsticks, combined with flavored rice. I used my version of homemade Sazon and it's pretty close to the Puerto Rican Arroz con polo.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Latin American

Equipment

  • Deep pan with lid
  • Mixing bowls
  • cutting board
  • knife

Ingredients
  

FOR THE CHICKEN

  • 1 pound chicken thighs or drumsticks (whichever is less expensive) cut into pieces, if you bought bigger drumsticks, then cut them into 2 pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

FOR THE RICE

  • 3 tablespoons oil, add more if needed
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup diced red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cups uncooked rice, Jasmine rice
  • 1 cup green frozen peas
  • 1 cup sweet corn
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced, or garnish

FOR THE SPICES

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a heavy bottom pan with oil. Add the chicken, cook for 2 minutes on both sides or until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set them aside.
  • Use the same pan, add more oil if needed. Add the onion, saute until tender or translucent. Add the garlic continue sauteing until fragrant.
  • Add the bell pepper, salt, pepper, all spices, stir until combined. Add the tomato sauce, honey, rice, green peas, and corn. Stir everything until well combined.
  • Add the browned chicken back to the pan. Add the chicken broth, cover, lower the heat, simmer until all liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked, for about 20-30 minutes. Garnish with green onions.

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Keyword chicken, chicken drumsticks, rice, spices