Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice Recipe

Once you have your ingredients ready, here's what you'll need to do to make the Arroz con pollo.

Add all of the ingredients in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Set to the side.

Wash and pat dry the chicken thighs. Rub both sides with a generous amount of the adobo spice blend.

Place the chicken in a cast iron pan or Dutch oven. Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side.

Remove from the pan / Dutch oven and set aside.

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees F. Add the olive oil and onions, bell pepper , garlic , bay leaf, cilantro and cumin.

Sauté over medium high heat until soft for 2-3 minutes. Now add the tomato sauce and rice to the peppers and onion mixture and gently mix to combine.

Now add the frozen peas, jalapenos, and toss to combine.

Place the chicken on top of the rice mixture and add the chicken broth.

Place it in the oven and cook for 30- 35 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. Allow the chicken to cool for 10 minutes then serve.

Garnish with the fresh cilantro.