Arroz con Father's Day (OUTSPOKEN_DIVA's Favorite Recipes)

Father's Day is coming up. My siblings and I are the children who honor their mother in a small way on Father's Day. We were raised by a single mother and don't see a viable use in being bitter about the fathers, who weren't in our lives. So, we celebrate her. We know social media, SoMe whines that we shouldn't, but Our lives, Our rules.

The one gift we give her is making a meal of her choosing. She really enjoys Arroz Con Pollo. I first, had this dish at my college friend, Imalut's(Blog Name) home in Wharton, TX. We were running from what became Tropical Storm Christine and stayed with her folks. Her mom made "Chicken & Rice" and I was a fan. Years later I was watching Throwdown with Bobby Flay and he challenged a chef to make the best Arroz Con Pollo. After studying the challenger's recipe, I made it & she loved it. And with Muh Diva's "expert" palate on what she tastes that it should be added & my research, this household version was created. It doesn't translate well in pictures, but I will post it with vegan-style turnip greens, seasoned tomatoes & Hibiscus tea.

Arroz Con Pollo
Ingredients

• 1 medium broiler-fryer chicken, cut up
• 1 Tbsp salt-free Italian seasoning
• 1 Tbsp onion powder
• 1 Tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp paprika
• 2 Tbsps olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 10  green olives, cut in half
• 1 roasted red pepper, cut into thin strips (or jarred)
• 1 10oz packet of yellow rice (Mahatma is my preference)
• 4 cups chicken broth

Directions

1. Heat 3 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet (a skillet that has a cover) on medium-high heat.
2. Sprinkle the chicken pieces with the seasonings & put in the pan
3. Cook a few minutes on each side, just enough so that the chicken has browned. Use a slotted spoon to remove from pan and set aside.
4. Add the peppers, olives, onion, and garlic. 
5. Cook until the onions have softened, about 4 minutes.
6. Add the rice to the pan to brown. Add a little more olive oil if necessary. Stir to coat the rice with the olive oil in the pan for 3 minutes
7. Place the chicken pieces, skin-side up, on top of the rice.
8. Pour the stock over the rice mixture and chicken. 
9. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cover.
10. Let cook for 20-25 minutes or until the rice and chicken are done. 
11. Fluff the rice with a fork.

I have no clue what I'm making for Father's Day this year. I have not been told what she wants, yet. Regardless, I'll put love in it, like I always do.

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