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Arroz con Pollo with Avocado

Name: Arroz con Pollo with Avocado
Yield: 4
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

4 Servings

440 Cals

Description

This arroz con pollo recipe is the kind of chicken and rice dish that brings everyone to the table. Saffron, peppers, tomato, capers, and tender shredded chicken simmer into a rich, fragrant skillet, while creamy slices of Avocados From Mexico add a cool, balancing finish to every bite.

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

4 serving per container

Serving size 1 serving

calories 440

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18.5g %

Saturated Fat 2.9g %

Trans Fat 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.

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Place the saffron threads in a small bowl or cup along with the boiling water. Mix and let soak for 10 to 15 minutes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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