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Pollo Guisado Dominicano
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Pollo Guisado Dominicano

1 h 30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)Meat800 g
  • chicken drumsticksMeat600 g
  • adobo seasoning (1 tbsp)Spices1 piece
  • Dominican oregano (1 tbsp)Spices1 piece
  • garlic powder (1 tbsp)Spices1 piece
  • black pepper (1 tbsp)Spices1 piece
  • sofrito (heaping spoonful)Fresh1 piece
  • red bell pepper (cut as desired)Produce1 piece
  • green bell pepper (cut as desired)Produce1 piece
  • cilantro (chopped)Produce15 g
  • red onion (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • tomato paste (2 tbsp)Pantry2 pieces
  • sugar (1 tbsp, for browning)Pantry1 piece
  • vegetable oil (for the caldero)Pantry60 ml
  • waterOther500 ml

per serving

Nutrition

593kcal

Carbs
11 g
Proteins
53 g
Fat
38 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Dutch oven
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Add the adobo, Dominican oregano, garlic powder, black pepper and sofrito to the chicken.
    • Add the bell peppers, cilantro and red onion.
    • Mix well and let marinate for at least 1 hour.
    Step 1
  2. Brown the meat

    • Heat the oil in a caldero.
    • Add the sugar and wait until it turns brown and dark.
    • Add the meat and let it sit for about 3 minutes to take on color.
    • Flip the pieces and let them brown for a few minutes without burning.
    Step 2
  3. Add the tomato paste

    • Add the tomato paste and let it soften.
    Step 3
  4. Add water and evaporate

    • Add a little water to the pan and let it evaporate.
    Step 4
  5. Simmer with the marinade

    • Add water to the bowl used for marinating the meat and pour it into the pan with the leftover veggies.
    • Bring to a simmer and cook on low.
    Step 5