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Arroz con Pollo with Avocado

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Arroz con Pollo with Avocado
Nutrition Facts
4 serving per container
Serving size 1 serving
Calories 440
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.5g
Saturated Fat 2.9g
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g  
Monounsaturated Fat 11.0g  
Cholesterol 86.1mg
Sodium 556.0mg
Dietary Fiber 6.6g
Total Sugars 3.8g  
  Includes 0g Added Sugars
Protein 32.1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contriburtes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Recipe by Pati Jinich

Ingredients

  • 1/4 t. saffron threads, crumbled
  • 1 T. boiling water
  • 1/4 c. thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/4 c. freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 T. olive oil, divided
  • 1 t. kosher or sea salt, divided
  • 2 ea. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half crosswise
  • 1/2 c. chopped white onion
  • 1 ea. red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 c. chopped roma tomato
  • 1 ea. jalapeño or serrano chile, stems and seeds removed, finely chopped
  • 2 ea. garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 c. capers, drained
  • 1/2 t. ground cumin
  • 1/2 t. ground paprika
  • 1/8 t. ground turmeric
  • 2/3 c. long-grain brown rice, rinsed
  • 1-1/2 c. unsalted chicken broth
  • 2 ea. bay leaves
  • 1/4 c. scallions, white and light green parts thinly sliced
  • 1/4 c. chopped cilantro
  • 1 ea. ripe Avocado From Mexico, halved, pitted, meat scooped out and sliced
  • 1 ea. lime, cut into wedges
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Instructions

  1. Place the saffron threads in a small bowl or cup along with the boiling water. Mix and let soak for 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the red onion, lime juice, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Set aside.
  3. Heat the second tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy bottomed pot, with a tight-fitting lid, over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. When hot, brown the chicken pieces on both sides, about 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer browned chicken to a plate and set aside.
  4. Add the white onion, red bell pepper, tomato, jalapeño, garlic, and capers and sauté until the vegetables soften, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir and scrape the bottom and sides of the pan with a wooden spoon to release and mix in any stuck on browned bits from the chicken – they will add flavor.
  5. Once the vegetables have softened, add the cumin, paprika, turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine and cook for about a minute more to season the vegetables.
  6. Add the rice, stir, and return the chicken pieces to the pot with the rice and vegetables. Pour in the chicken broth and saffron threads with their liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, add the bay leaves, cover with the lid and continue to cook for 40 to 50 minutes, until the rice is cooked through and the liquid has been absorbed.
  7. Turn off the heat and transfer the chicken pieces to a cutting board or plate; put the lid back on the pot. Using a couple forks, shred the chicken.
  8. Remove the bay leaves from the rice and mix in the shredded chicken. Top with the scallions, cilantro, avocado slices, and pickled red onion. Serve with lime wedges.
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Nutrition Facts
Arroz con Pollo with Avocado
Amount Per Serving 4
Calories 440 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.5g
Saturated Fat 2.9g
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g  
Monounsaturated Fat 11.0g  
Cholesterol 86.1mg
Sodium 556.0mg
Total Carbohydrates 0g 37.65%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g
Total Sugars 3.8g  
  Includes 0g Added Sugars
Protein 32.1g
Vitamin A 0mg
Vitamin C 0mg
Vitamin D 0mg
Calcium 0mg
Iron 0mg
Potassium 0mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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