Monday, March 13, 2017

Arroz con Pollo Instant Pot


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This recipe is adapted from one I found on Carolina Rice

Ingredients

4 Cups Chicken Broth
2 Cups White Rice
1 tsp ground achiote (annatto)
1 Bay Leaf
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 onion, medium diced
1 1/2 lbs Chicken, boneless skinless, bite sized pieces
1 Green Bell Pepper, sliced into long thin slices
1 1/2 tsp basil (dried)
1/4 cup diced, drained pimento or roasted red pepper
1 tbsp lime juice
1 cup frozen peas
1 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

  1. Turn on Saute, high heat, add tbsp olive oil, wait till IP reads HOT
  2. Add Onion, and Green and Red Peppers and Achiote, saute for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add tbsp olive oil, add garlic and stir till fragrant (30 seconds or less)
  4. Add Chicken and saute for 4 minutes stirring frequently
  5. Add rice and stir
  6. Add broth and stir
  7. Add bay leaf, basil pimento and lime juice, stir
  8. Push Off, then put lid on IP, Seal, Press Rice
  9. When done 10 minute quick release, then stir in salt and taste
  10. Stir in peas and recover, wait 5 minutes