Aguadito de Pollo
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken
- 1 medium red onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ají amarillo paste
- 4 pieces corn
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup green peas
- 2 cups cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup rice
- 5 cups water or chicken stock
- 3 medium potatoes cut into 4
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
- 1/2 tablespoon pepper
Instructions
- Submerge cilantro leaves in boiling water for 45 seconds, then drain and process.
- In a hot pot, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and brown the chicken (about 2 minutes per side), then reserve.
- In the same pot, add onions, garlic, and ají amarillo paste. Cook for at least 5 minutes. Add chicken, rice, potatoes, chicken broth, and cilantro. Cover and cook for at least 12 minutes.
- After 12 minutes, add corn, green peas, carrots, 1 1/2 tablespoons of salt, and pepper. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes. The dish is ready when the rice is cooked.
