Arroz Con Pollo (Cuban Chicken & Rice Recipe)

There are several variations of this traditional Latin American dish but this one is from my Cuban family. It's the easiest comfort food dinner recipe that practically makes itself!

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Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel then season with salt, pepper, and cumin. Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil. Over medium heat, place chicken thighs in the pan and brown on both sides. Transfer to a plate.

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Add the remaining olive oil and sauté onion, garlic and red pepper until the onion is translucent. Add the rice, chicken stock, tomato sauce, and spices to the saucepan. Stir to combine all the ingredients.

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Arroz Con Pollo (Cuban Chicken & Rice Recipe)

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There are several variations of this traditional Latin American dish but this one is from my Cuban family. It's the easiest comfort food dinner recipe that practically makes itself!

Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel then season with salt, pepper, and cumin. Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil. Over medium heat, place chicken thighs in the pan and brown on both sides. Transfer to a plate.

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Add the remaining olive oil and sauté onion, garlic and red pepper until the onion is translucent. Add the rice, chicken stock, tomato sauce, and spices to the saucepan. Stir to combine all the ingredients.

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