Arroz Con Pollo (Brown & Wild Rice Version)

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This version of arroz con pollo (rice with chicken) uses a blend of brown and wild rice instead of white rice

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serves/makes:

ready in:
1-2 hrs

ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
2 pounds chicken thighs & legs
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 1/2 cup water
1/2 cup white wine
3 tomatoes, diced
1 bouillon cube
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon mixed vegetable seasoning
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 cup celery
1/2 cup almonds
3/4 cup short grain brown rice
3/4 cup wild rice
2 cups peas

directions

Heat oil and brown chicken in it for 10 minutes. Add paprika, cilantro, onion and garlic. Saute until onion is clear.

Stir in water, wine, tomatoes, bouillon cube, and seasonings; combine thoroughly. Stir in celery, almonds and rice.

Cover and simmer 20 minutes; add peas and simmer another 10-20 minutes or until rice is ready.