Bill's Peruvian Chicken and Rice

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Bill's Peruvian Chicken and Rice
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on July 09, 2023

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the rice, chicken broth, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet.
  6. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
  7. Stir in the parsley and cooked chicken.
  8. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

  • This dish is a popular street food in Peru.
  • It is also known as "arroz con pollo".
  • The dish is often served with a side of black beans.