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title: Arroz con Pollo Rápido (Quick Peruvian Green Rice with Chicken)
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/arroz-con-pollo-rapido-green-rice-chicken
---

Gather @chicken thigh{700%g}, @long-grain rice{300%g}, @fresh cilantro{1%bunch}, @vegetable oil{2%tbsp} and @black pepper{}.

Blend the cilantro, @garlic{3%clove} and 100ml of the @chicken stock{600%ml} until smooth and bright green; set aside.

Season the chicken chunks with @salt{1%tsp} and pepper. Heat the oil in a large pot and brown them over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes; remove. ~{5%minutes}

In the same pot, soften the @onion{1}, @carrot{1} and @bell pepper{1} for 5 minutes, then stir in the @aji amarillo paste{1%tbsp} and cook 1 minute more. ~{5%minutes}

Add the rice and stir 1 minute to coat every grain in the sofrito.

Pour in the cilantro purée and the remaining hot stock, return the chicken to the pot, and bring to a boil.

Cover, drop to the lowest simmer, and cook undisturbed for 18 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. ~{18%minutes}

Rest off the heat, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve. ~{5%minutes}