Arroz Con Pollo A La Tica Recipe

Ingredients for Arroz Con Pollo A La Tica

• Cooked Chicken
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped green beans
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• Cooked White Rice
• 2 tablespoons Lizano sauce (or 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon achiote powder
• Salt & Pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

How to Make Arroz Con Pollo A La Tica

1. Cook 1 cup chopped carrots and 1 cup chopped green beans in salted boiling water until tender-crisp (about 5-7 minutes). Drain and set aside.
2. In a large wok or skillet, sauté 1 medium onion, chopped, and 1 red bell pepper, chopped, in 2 tablespoons olive oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
3. Remove onion and pepper mixture; set aside in a small bowl.
4. Add remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil to the wok. Add 2 cups cooked rice and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
5. Stir in the sautéed onion and pepper mixture.
6. Add 2 tablespoons Lizano sauce (or 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce), 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon achiote powder. Mix well.
7. Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces. Cook until chicken is cooked through (about 5-7 minutes), stirring occasionally.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
9. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
10. For serving: Pack the Arroz con Pollo into individual bowls, invert onto plates for a beautiful presentation.
11. Serve with a side salad and fried plantains (or french fries for a truly authentic Costa Rican experience!).