Pollo Asado With Black Beans And Rice Recipes

POLLO ASADO

Steps:

• Whisk all of the Marinade ingredients together in a large bowl or freezer size plastic bag. Add chicken and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator 4 to 24 hours. Let chicken sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before cooking. (If using chicken breasts, only marinate up to 12 hours or else it can become mushy.)
• Note: These instructions are for bone-in chicken thighs - see below for different cuts of chicken. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, 425-450°F, clean and grease grates with vegetable oil. Grill chicken skin side down first (if leaving on). Grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through and an internal temperature reaches 175 degrees F on an instant read thermometer. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
• Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Add chicken to baking sheet in a single layer so they aren't touching. Bake at 400 degrees F for 25-35 minutes (depending on thickness), until the internal temperature reaches 175 degrees F.
• Serve pollo asado with warm tortillas, Mexican street corn (elotes) pina colada fruit salad and Mexican rice or cilantro lime rice. We also love it with avocado corn salsa, corn salsa, mango salsa, or pineapple salsa.

BLACK BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Place rice, stock, turmeric, and chili powder into a large microwave safe bowl or measuring cup. Microwave on high for 10 minutes and on medium for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from microwave and fluff rice with a fork. Stir in marinade and black beans.
• Place rice, stock, turmeric, and chili powder into a large microwave safe bowl or measuring cup. Microwave on high for 10 minutes and on medium for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from microwave and fluff rice with a fork. Stir in marinade and black beans.

QUICK & EASY ARROZ CON POLLO WITH BLACK BEANS RECIPE

Steps:

• Add the oil to a large saute pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add in the diced onion and rice, stirring as you go, and cook until the rice turns from translucent to opaque. Add the garlic and the 2 and a half tablespoons of chili powder and cook for 1 minute, then add the broth and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well. When the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pot. Cook for 15 minutes. Do not stir the rice if you want it to be fluffy! Add the sliced or shredded chicken and black beans to the top of the pot (without stirring the rice), recover the pot, and cook over very low heat until the chicken and beans are warmed through and the flavors mingle, about 5-6 minutes. Do not stir the rice if you want it to be fluffy! Uncover, sprinkle with green onions and cilantro on top of the mixture (do not stir the rice). Recover the pot and let stand off the heat for 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve with salsa or warmed tortillas, if desired.