Arroz con Pollo (Rice with Chicken)

Want a flavour bomb in one pot? This is it. The centerpiece of your next family meal is here — 🍗🔥This “Arroz con pollo” with D’Orsogna chorizo is a one-pan South American inspired classic — tender chicken, fragrant rice, crispy chorizo and pops of colour from capsicum, peas & olives. It’s hearty, vibrant, and ready to steal the spotlight at your next family dinner.

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INGREDIENTS (Serves four):

For the chicken & chorizo:

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp smoked paprika1 tbsp olive oil

• 150g @dorsognasmallgoods chorizo, sliced

For the rice:

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 red capsicum, diced

• 1 green capsicum, diced

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp thyme leaves

• 1½ cups long-grain rice

• 3 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup crushed tomatoes

• ½ cup frozen peas

• ½ cup green olives (go bold, skip the pitted ones!)

To serve:

• Fresh coriander, chopped

• Lime wedges

👩‍🍳 STEP-BY-STEP:

1. Season & sear the chicken with salt, pepper and paprika. Brown both sides in olive oil, then set aside.

2. Crisp the chorizo in the same pan. Remove and set aside with the chicken.

3. Sauté onion, garlic, and capsicum till soft. Add cumin, paprika & thyme and cook until fragrant.

4. Stir in the rice, coating it in all that spicy oil.

5. Add broth & tomatoes, then nestle chicken and chorizo back in. Simmer covered on low for 20–25 mins.

6. Finish with peas & olives, cook 2–3 mins more.

7. Garnish & serve with coriander and fresh lime wedges. Dig in!

Pro tip: The crispy chorizo oil = instant flavour bomb for the rice. Don’t skip that step