Arroz con Pollo with Chimichurri
6-8
Latin American
Dinner, Main Course
Ingredients
- 6-8 chicken legs and thighs
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups long grain rice
- 28 oz crushed San Marzano Tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 6 oz linguica sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
For the Rub:
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp coriander
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tbsp pimento
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
For the Chimichurri:
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
For the Pickled Red Onions:
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp hot water
- 5 whole peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
Products to Use:
- NanoBond Sauté Pan
Directions
- Season the chicken with the rub, set aside. Preheat smoker (or oven) to 375F.
- Make Chimichurri – chop the fresh herbs by hand, add red pepper flakes and red wine vinegar, whisk in EVOO. Set aside
- Make Pickled Red Onions and store in fridge until ready to use.
- Add EVOO to a large skillet with deep sides over medium heat. Sear chicken on both sides, about 4 minutes per side, in batches, remove to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add a few more tbsp, of EVOO, add diced shallot, garlic and cook 2 mins over medium heat. Add rice and stir to toast for 2 mins.
- Add crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, salt/pepper and chicken stock, stir to combine.
- Add sliced linguica, add chicken back to the skillet. Cook in oven) for about 20-25 mins or until chicken is cooked through. Check liquid levels halfway through and if it’s getting dry, add more stock.
- Top with a drizzle of chimichurri and pickled red onions.