Jan 19, 2022

Arroz Con Pollo with Chimichurri

Name: Arroz Con Pollo with Chimichurri
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6-8 Chicken Legs and Thighs; Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 shallot, diced; 2 bay leaves; 2 cups Chicken stock (plus more if needed); Kosher Salt &amp; Black Pepper; 6 oz. linguica sausage, sliced into ½” pieces; 1 Tbsp. cumin; 1 Tbsp. coriander; 1 Tbsp. oregano; ½ tsp. kosher salt; ¼ tsp. black pepper; ½ Tbsp. pimento; 2 cups long grain rice; ¼ tsp. cayenne; 28 oz. crushed San Marzano Tomatoes; ½ cup fresh parsley; 2 Tbsp. fresh oregano; ½ cup fresh cilantro; ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes; 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar; ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 red onion, sliced; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 Tbsp. salt; ½ cup apple cider vinegar (or red wine vinegar); 2 Tbsp. hot water; 5 whole peppercorns; 1 bay leaf

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Servings

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Author:

Hestan Culinary

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Ingredients

6-8 Chicken Legs and Thighs
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 shallot, diced
2 bay leaves
2 cups Chicken stock (plus more if needed)
Kosher Salt & Black Pepper
6 oz. linguica sausage, sliced into ½” pieces

Rub

1 Tbsp. cumin
1 Tbsp. coriander
1 Tbsp. oregano
½ tsp. kosher salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
½ Tbsp. pimento
2 cups long grain rice
¼ tsp. cayenne
28 oz. crushed San Marzano Tomatoes

Chimichurri

½ cup fresh parsley
2 Tbsp. fresh oregano
½ cup fresh cilantro
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Pickled Red Onions

1 red onion, sliced
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
½ cup apple cider vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
2 Tbsp. hot water
5 whole peppercorns
1 bay leaf

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Directions

Season the chicken with the rub, set aside. Preheat oven to 375F.
Make Chimichurri – chop the fresh herbs by hand, add red pepper flakes and red wine vinegar, whisk in EVOO. Set aside.
Make Pickled Red Onions and store in fridge until ready to use.
Add EVOO to a large skillet with deep sides over medium heat. Sear chicken on both sides, about 4 minutes per side, in batches, remove to a plate.
In the same skillet, add a few more Tbsp. of EVOO add diced shallot, garlic and cook 2 mins. over medium heat. Add rice and stir to toast for 2 mins.
Add crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, salt/pepper and chicken stock, stir to combine.
Add sliced linguica, add chicken back to the skillet. Cook for about 20-25 mins. or until chicken is cooked through. Check liquid levels halfway through and if it’s getting dry, add more stock.
Top with a drizzle of chimichurri and pickled red onions.