Arroz Con Pollo Recipe (Rice With Chicken) | Saveur

Ingredients

• 2 lb. whole chicken legs (thighs and drumsticks attached)
• 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
• ½ large onion, finely chopped
• ½ large green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
• ½ large red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• One 12-oz. can lager beer
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 Tbsp. sazón with achiote (two 4-g packets)
• ½ tsp. dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• ½ cup packed finely chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems, divided
• 2 cups medium-grain white rice
• ½ cup pimento-stuffed manzanilla olives, drained and halved crosswise
• 2 Tbsp. brined capers, drained (optional)
• 1½ cups frozen peas
• 1 Tbsp. white vinegar
• 1 jarred roasted red pepper, thinly sliced, for garnish