ColombianMedium · Hot
Arroz con Pollo Estilo Hogar con Ejotes
Un plato reconfortante de arroz con pollo y ejotes al estilo colombiano, con el hogao como base aromatica que le da todo el sabor.
Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Rest
5 min
Total
1h 10m
Method
1
Sazona los muslos de pollo con sal, pimienta negra y comino. Deja reposar mientras preparas el hogao.
2
Transfiere todo a la licuadora y procesa hasta obtener un puré suave. Este es tu hogao.
3
Vierte el hogao sobre el pollo y mezcla bien. Cocina por 5 minutos dejando que los sabores se integren.
4
Reduce el fuego a bajo, tapa la olla y cocina por 20 minutos hasta que el arroz esté cocido y haya absorbido todo el líquido.
5
Deja reposar tapado por 5 minutos. Esparce cilantro fresco picado por encima y sirve caliente en la mesa.
Calories
600
per serving
Protein
63g
Carbs
51g
Fat
19g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
7g
Sodium
0mg
Gluten FreeDairy FreeLow SugarHeart HealthyHigh Protein DietsBalanced NutritionHigh ProteinMeal PrepComfort Food
Flavor Profile
7
Umami
4
Sweet
5
Salty
2
Sour
2
Bitter
3
Spicy
Textures
TenderSoftCreamyTender Crisp
Aromas
HerbalEarthySavoryPungent
Kitchen Equipment
Safety & Storage
Cooking Temperature
Chicken thighs must reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure food safety. Use a meat thermometer to verify doneness, especially since this dish simmers for an extended period.
Cross Contamination
Raw chicken juices can transfer bacteria to other ingredients. Use separate cutting boards for raw poultry and vegetables. Wash all utensils, surfaces, and hands thoroughly after handling raw chicken.
Storage
Rice dishes are prone to Bacillus cereus (spore-forming bacteria) if left at room temperature. Cool the dish rapidly within 2 hours and refrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below. Consume within 3-4 days.
High Risk Population
This dish contains rice and chicken. For elderly, immunocompromised, pregnant women, or young children, ensure rice is cooked to a steaming hot temperature of 165°F (74°C) when reheating leftovers to kill potential bacteria.
Handling
When blending the hogao, ensure the blender lid is secured to prevent hot liquid splashing. Allow hot ingredients to cool slightly before blending to minimize burn risk.
Pro Tips
Technique
Never skip the hogao — it is the soul of this dish. Take your time blending those tomatoes, onions, and garlic until completely smooth. That silky base is what separates our arroz con pollo from any ordinary rice and chicken.
Substitution
If you can't find fresh ejotes, frozen ones work perfectly — just thaw them first and add them in the last 10 minutes of cooking so they don't turn mushy.
From the chef
Mi abuela always said that a proper arroz con pollo should make everyone at the table fall silent the moment they take that first bite. This one, with its silky hogao and tender ejotes, is exactly that kind of dish — the kind that reminds you why Colombian home cooking is the most comforting food on Earth. The smell of cumin and cilantro simmering together? That's my childhood, mi amor, and now it's yours.
TagsComfort FoodHogaoTraditionalFamily StyleChicken Rice
Source: generated · June 10, 2026