Latin-Style Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)

Name: Latin-Style Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)
Total time: 120 min
Ingredients: 6 medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 tablespoons); Table salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar plus 2 additional teaspoons; Ground black pepper; 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), trimmed of excess skin and fat; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped fine (about 1 cup); 1 small green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped fine (about 3/4 cup); 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup water; 3 cups medium-grain rice (see note above); 1/2 cup green olives (manzanilla), pitted and halved; 1 tablespoon capers; 1/2 cup jarred pimentos, cut into 1/4 by 2-inch strips; Lemon wedges, for serving

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Quick versions of arroz con pollo usually sacrifice flavor for speed. Our version features bold, complex flavors and takes about an hour.

Keywords

Main Courses
Central & South American
Latin America & Caribbean
Chicken
Rice
Poultry
Pasta
Grains
Rice & Beans

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Ingredients

6 medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 tablespoons)
Table salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar plus 2 additional teaspoons
Ground black pepper
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), trimmed of excess skin and fat
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped fine (about 1 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped fine (about 3/4 cup)
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup water
3 cups medium-grain rice (see note above)
1/2 cup green olives (manzanilla), pitted and halved
1 tablespoon capers
1/2 cup jarred pimentos, cut into 1/4 by 2-inch strips
Lemon wedges, for serving