Nicaraguan Arroz Con Pollo (Arroz A La Valenciana)
Spanish Chicken And Rice Dish.
Arroz a la valenciana (Spanish) or Arroz à valenciana (Portuguese)
Is a typical Latin American dish which is also considered as a part of Filipino cuisine.
In Chile and Nicaragua it is referred to as a Latin American version of Valencian paella (Without seafood)
I remember growing up and eating this delicious Arroz a la valenciana, it’s a very popular dish In Nicaragua.
There are many variations to the recipe, it’s really up to the Individual person who is cooking It, to add whatever kind of Vegetables they like.
Some people just add a can of mixed vegetables to the rest of the ingredients or simply just whatever Kind of vegetable they like; like bell peppers, celery, carrots etc.
Ingredients:
1 Chicken breast (with no skin or bones)
1 tbs. Olive oil
1 Medium onion
3 Stalks of celery
A pinch of salt (or to taste)
A pinch of cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1 tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbs. Mustard
1 Cup of mixed peas and baby corn
1 Cup tomato sauce
2 Cups of cooked rice
Please watch the video below, for detailed step by step instructions.