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Costa Rican Arroz con Pollo
Costa Rican chicken rice with shredded chicken, achiote-colored rice, peppers, carrot, peas, cilantro, and lime.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 6~410 kcal🇨🇷 Costa Rican🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 45 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 10 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
Protein
- 700 g Chicken thighs
Pirinç
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Long-grain rice
For cooking
- 3.5 cup(~700 ml) Chicken stock
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
Aroma
- 1 Onion
- 4 clove Garlic
Sebze
- 1 Red pepper
- 1 Green pepper
- 1 Carrot
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Peas
Renk
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Achiote oil
Servis
- 0.5 bunch Fresh cilantro
- 2 Limes
General
- 1.3 dessert spoon(~13 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the chicken thighs with 2 cups of chicken stock, half the salt, and the black pepper for 22 minutes.
22 min22:00 - 2
Shred the chicken and reserve the cooking liquid.
- 3
Cook the rice with the remaining chicken stock for 16 minutes and let it rest.
16 min16:00 - 4
Heat the achiote oil and vegetable oil in a wide skillet.
- 5
Saute the onion, garlic, peppers, and carrot for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 6
Add the shredded chicken, peas, and half a cup of the reserved cooking liquid.
- 7
Add the cooked rice and fold gently for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 8
Serve with cilantro and lime wedges.
💡 Tip: Fold the cooked rice into the pan without crushing it; a wide skillet is important for separate grains.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with cabbage salad, fried plantains, or avocado slices.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~410
kcal calories
27
g protein
52
g carbs
11
g fat
Protein 26%Carbs 50%Fat 24%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Costa Rican Arroz con Pollo make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Costa Rican Arroz con Pollo take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 70 minutes in total.Is Costa Rican Arroz con Pollo difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Costa Rican Arroz con Pollo have?
Approximately 410 kcal per serving. Protein: 27g, carbs: 52g, fat: 11g.Is Costa Rican Arroz con Pollo allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Costa Rican Arroz con Pollo belong to?
This recipe belongs to Costa Rican cuisine.How many ingredients does Costa Rican Arroz con Pollo need?
This recipe needs 15 ingredients.
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