Arroz con pollo peruano

Ingredients

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• 1 kg chicken thighs
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cumin
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste
• 1 packed cup cilantro, blended with 1 cup water
• 2 cups rice
• 1 cup peas
• 1 cup carrots, diced

Let’s make it

1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and cumin. Brown it in oil, then remove.
2. Cook onion and garlic in the same pot until soft, then stir in aji amarillo and cilantro puree.
3. Add rice, peas, carrots, and 3 cups water. Return the chicken on top.
4. Cover and simmer on low until the rice is tender and chicken reaches 74 C/165 F, about 25 minutes.
5. Rest 5 minutes before fluffing and serving.