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Pollo Guisado (Puerto Rican Stewed Chicken)

3 h 50 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @scarrasquillo3 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • chicken drumsticks (cleaned, soaked and patted dry)Meat12 pieces
  • adobo seasoning with cuminSpices15 g
  • dried oreganoSpices4 g
  • paprikaSpices4 g
  • onion powderSpices3 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • black pepperSpices1 g
  • sazon seasoning packetSpices1 piece
  • garlic (smashed and chopped)Produce5 pieces
  • neutral oil (divided for marinade and searing)Pantry150 ml
  • sofritoPantry60 ml
  • green bell pepper (chopped)Produce1 piece
  • red bell pepper (chopped)Produce1 piece
  • yellow onion (small, chopped)Produce1 piece
  • tomato saucePantry227 g
  • Maggi bouillon cubePantry1 piece
  • waterOther600 ml
  • russet potatoes (cut into pieces)Produce3 pieces
  • fresh cilantro (chopped)Produce20 g
  • lemon juice (for soaking the chicken)Pantry30 ml
  • white vinegar (for soaking the chicken)Pantry30 ml
  • salt (for soaking the chicken)Spices10 g

per serving

Nutrition

459kcal

Carbs
22 g
Proteins
28 g
Fat
29 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Sauté pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Clean and soak the chicken

    • Clean and prepare the chicken drumsticks.
    • Soak them in cold water with lemon juice, white vinegar and salt.
    • Rinse and pat dry.
    Step 1

  2. Season and marinate

    • Poke holes in the chicken with a knife.
    • Season with the oil, adobo, oregano, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, sazon and fresh garlic.
    • Marinate for at least 3 hours for the best taste.
    Step 2

  3. Sear the chicken

    • Heat oil in a large skillet or pot.
    • Sear the drumsticks on both sides.
    • Remove the chicken and set aside in a bowl.
    Step 3

  4. Cook the sofrito and vegetables

    • In the same skillet over medium heat, add the sofrito and cook until fragrant and darker in color.
    • Add the bell peppers and cook down.
    • Add the onion and cook the vegetables until softened.
    Step 4

  5. Build the sauce

    • Add the tomato sauce and Maggi cube.
    • Stir until the cube is dissolved.
    Step 5

  6. Simmer the chicken

    • Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the water over the top.
    • Cover with a lid and simmer over medium heat.
    Step 6

  7. Add the potatoes

    • Add the potatoes to the skillet.
    • Cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
    Step 7

  8. Reduce the sauce

    • Check the thickness of the sauce.
    • Continue cooking until you reach your desired consistency.
    Step 8

  9. Finish with cilantro

    • Stir in the chopped cilantro.
    • Remove from the heat.
    Step 9

  10. Serve

    • Serve hot, best with white rice.
    Step 10
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