Mexican Arroz con Pollo: Chicken and Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1 Poblano chile, diced
• 2 Serrano chiles, 1 minced and 1 left whole
• 2 carrots, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon tomato or chicken flavored bouillon granules
• 2 cups diced zucchini
• 12 corn tortillas, if desired
• 6 lemon wedges, if desired
• 2 cups homemade or store bought salsa, if desired
• 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped, if desired