Chicken with Rice (Arroz con Pollo)

A Spanish-inspired rice dish using leftover roast chicken, homemade stock, vegetables, and aromatic spices cooked in a lager sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 780.1 kcals 3120.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 91.3 grams 365.2 grams
Fat 18.2 grams 72.8 grams
Protein 52.6 grams 210.4 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
1.5
piece
Limes
Juiced plus extra wedges to serve
GrainsCereals
Liquids
1
litre
Water
Cold
330
ml
Lager
One bottle
Meat
1
piece
Chicken Carcass
Roast chicken carcass meat removed
600
g
Chicken Meat
Cooked leftover shredded breast and leg meat
NutsSeeds
2
cloves
Garlic
Peeled
2
piece
1
bunch
Parsley
Stalks, Small bunch
5
ml
Cumin Seeds
Converted from 1 tsp
3
cloves
Garlic
Peeled and sliced
2.5
ml
Smoked Paprika
Converted from 1/2 tsp
40
g
Coriander Leaves
Chopped fresh plus extra to serve
1
1
Salt
To taste
1
1
Black Pepper
To taste
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
Converted from 2 tbsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Peeled and quartered
1
piece
Carrot
Peeled and halved
1
stalk
Celery
Trimmed
1
piece
Leek
Trimmed
1
piece
Red Onion
Peeled and roughly chopped
1
piece
Red Chilli
Sliced
1
piece
Carrot
Cut into 1cm half moons
250
g
Tomatoes
Chopped
1
piece
Red Pepper
Seeds removed and chopped
200
g

Steps

  • Break the chicken carcass into pieces and place in a saucepan.
  • Add stock ingredients, cover with 1 litre of water, and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer the stock covered for 40-45 minutes.
  • Strain the stock into a bowl and ensure you have 800ml of liquid.
  • Fry onion and cumin seeds in oil for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic, chilli, carrot, and paprika for 3 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and pepper, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add the lager and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Stir in 800ml of chicken stock and the rice, then return to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes.
  • Simmer on the lowest setting for 10 minutes until rice is tender.
  • Stir in peas, chicken, coriander, and lime juice then season.
  • Serve the rice on plates garnished with lime wedges and coriander.