Pollo Guisado Dominicano (Dominican Chicken Stew)
This Dominican chicken stew recipe, aka Pollo Guisado Dominicano, is packed with hearty traditional flavors. It's easy to make, relatively quick, and can be served with a very wide variety of side dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs or drumsticks (mix)
- 1/2 lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp adobo seasoning
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 3 tbsp sofrito mix
- 1 pack sazón goya
- 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into thin slices
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin slices
- 1/2 white onion, chopped into fine strips
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup marinade juice from the chicken
Instructions
Marinate the Dominican chicken
- To start, add the chicken drumsticks and thighs to a large mixing bowl.
- Squeeze the limes directly over the chicken. Mix the chicken well so it's evenly coated.
- Next, grind some black pepper over the lime chicken. Again, use your hands to cover the chicken with the pepper well.
- Then, add the abodo seasoning, oregano, cayenne pepper, and sofrito. Again, mix these ingredients well using your hands to ensure they cover the chicken pieces well.
- Finally, add the sazón goya and make sure it covers all the chicken very well.
- Next, add the sliced bell peppers, onions, and cilantro. Mix the ingredients well so they are all covered with the dry marinade.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
Make the Dominican stewed chicken base
- To start, add the oil to a large frying pan or pot. Then, add the brown sugar.
- Allow these ingredients to cook over medium-high heat until the sugar start caramelizing.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the marinated chicken pieces. Don't add the vegetables or marinating liquid yet. That comes later.
- Allow the chicken to cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side. They should get nicely covered in the caramelized sugar mixture and start browning beautifully.
- If the sugar burns too much or the chicken gets to try, add a little bit of the marinating liquid to help loosen it (only a teaspoon at a time).
- Once they are browned sufficiently, add the tomato paste mix once, and then add the water. Mix these two ingredients well so they blend together with the sugar-oil mixture.
Cook the Pollo Guisado Dominicano
- When your base has been created and the chicken has started cooking, add the vegetables and marinating liquid (check the recipe for quantities).
- Give the ingredients a good stir so all the flavors blend together.
- Add the lid to the pot and leave the chicken to cook for roughly 15-20 minutes, or until it is completely cooked.
- Serve the cooked spiced chicken immediately with steamed rice, fresh avocado slices, and a delicious homemade garden salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 328mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 733IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
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