While chicken thighs<\/a> have a few more calories and fat grams than chicken breasts, they still fit within a healthy diet—and have several nutritional benefits. For starters, they are a great source of complete protein. This means that they contain all nine of the essential amino acids our bodies cannot make on their own and must come from food. Chicken thighs are also an excellent source of selenium and a good source of zinc and vitamin B12.<\/p>"
}
}
,
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Is brown rice good for you?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " Brown rice<\/a> is a whole grain and like other whole grains, is a good source of fiber. This means that it offers gut health benefits by keeping your bowels moving. Brown rice is also an excellent source of magnesium, necessary for a plethora of things in your body, including regulating muscle and nerve function, blood sugar levels and blood pressure. In addition, brown rice contains a special type of carbohydrate called resistant starch, which research suggests helps us stay full longer.<\/p>"
}
}
,
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Can I use chicken breasts instead?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " Yes, you can! We use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for this recipe because they're flavorful, reliably tender and less likely to overcook in the slow cooker, but you can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts if you prefer.<\/p>"
}
}
,
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "What side dishes go well with arroz con pollo?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " This one-pot dish is delicious on its own, but you can serve it with Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad<\/a>, Mango & Avocado Salad<\/a> or Pineapple & Avocado Salad<\/a> and crispy tostones<\/a> for a hearty weeknight meal that the whole family will love.<\/p>"
}
}
,
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Why is my arroz con pollo mushy?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " If your arroz con pollo turned out mushy, you may have cooked it too long in the slow cooker. For this recipe, you only need to cook it on Low for 5 1/2 hours. Then the instant brown rice and frozen peas are added and cooked on Low for about 30 minutes more until the rice is tender. The instant brown rice is added near the end to keep it from overcooking.
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}
}
]
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]