Cuisine Latin American South American Peruvian Arroz con Pollo Perunao (Peruvian Rice with Chicken) 4.5 (64) 53 Reviews 8 Photos I was taught by my Peruvian mother-in-law how to cook some of my husband's favorite meals. I have perfected her arroz con pollo peruano (Peruvian rice with chicken) — she even says it is better than hers! Submitted by Katie Updated on July 10, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 8 8 8 8 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins Additional Time: 5 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 chicken thighs, skinned and patted dry 6 chicken drumsticks with skin, patted dry salt and black pepper to taste 1 ½ bunches fresh cilantro, leaves picked from stems 6 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 Peruvian aji pepper, seeded and deveined 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ½ cup orange juice 2 cups uncooked white rice 2 onions, chopped ½ cup white wine 3 ½ cups chicken broth 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 large carrot, peeled and diced 1 bell pepper, any color, sliced into rings ¾ cup frozen peas Directions Place two large skillets over medium heat; pour 2 tablespoons oil into each skillet and heat until oil ripples. Season chicken thighs and drumsticks with salt and pepper. Divide chicken between the two skillets and fry until golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes. Use screens over the skillets to control spattering if needed. Drain chicken on paper towels. Blend cilantro leaves, garlic, aji pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and orange juice in a blender until smooth. Pour mixture into one of the skillets; Bring to a simmer, then cook and stir over medium-low heat until the mixture turns from bright to dark green, about 5 minutes. Place chopped onions into the other skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir until it starts to turn opaque, about 5 minutes. Pour wine into the blender and pulse a few times to rinse off any extra cilantro mixture from the sides; pour wine into the skillet containing the cilantro mixture. Bring back to a simmer over medium heat. Scrape the rice and onions into the cilantro mixture, then stir in the chicken broth and black pepper and bring to a boil. Place browned chicken pieces and carrots into the skillet, stir to combine, and cover. Reduce the heat and cook until the rice is separate and the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. Remove the lid, place the pepper rings on the rice, and sprinkle with frozen peas. Cover and cook, without stirring, until peppers and peas are tender, about 15 minutes. Uncover and allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Tips Peruvian aji peppers have a fruity taste and medium heat. They are available at some Hispanic food stores and farmers' markets. If you can't find a Peruvian aji pepper, you can substitute a jalapeño or serrano pepper. I Made It Print 98 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 739 Calories 30g Fat 65g Carbs 46g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 739 % Daily Value * Total Fat 30g 38% Saturated Fat 7g 36% Cholesterol 136mg 45% Sodium 198mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 65g 24% Dietary Fiber 4g 13% Total Sugars 6g Protein 46g 91% Vitamin C 39mg 43% Calcium 78mg 6% Iron 5mg 29% Potassium 723mg 15% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.