POLLO GUISADO

Pollo Guisado.
Dominican, Puerto Rican chicken Stew.
An easy one pot recipe .. great for weeknight dinners.
Homemade Sofrito ( green grinding)
Homemade Puerto Rican Style Adobo Seasoning and Sazon.
Olives are missing in this stew as I didn’t have any at home.

INGREDIENTS FOR THE SOFRITO

• ½ onion

• ½ green  bell pepper

• ½ bunch of cilantro ( stems included too)

• 5-6 peeled garlic

• 3-4 green chillies 

INSTRUCTIONS

• Blend all the ingredients ( use very little water only if required)

INGREDIENTS FOR THE PUERTO RICAN STYLE ADOBO SEASONING

• 1tsp chilli powder

• 1tsp garlic powder

• 1 ½ tsp cumin powder

• 2 tsp ground black pepper

• 2tsp oregano

• 1tbsp paprika

• 1-2 tbsp salt

OTHER INGREDIENTS:

• 2-4 lbs of chicken cut into pieces ( I’ve used Breast piece)

• 1 potato, peeled and cut into chunks

• ½ carrot cut into cubes

• 1-2 green chillies

• 2-3 tbsp Tomato paste 

• ½ Chicken cube or chicken stock 

• Goya Sazon( not pictured)

•  I only had Achiote powder so I  used that

• Salt and pepper to taste 

INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE POLLO GUISADO

• Season the chicken with homemade Adobo seasoning

• Heat 1-2 tbsp oil in a large pot

• Add chicken and fry it for 3-4 mins( just browning the pieces)

• Remove and keep aside

• In the same pan,  add ½ cup of Sofrito mixture. Fry for few mins

• Add tomato paste 

• Fry for few more mins

• Now add the chicken cube, Goya Sazon salt, pepper, and 1tsp adobo seasoning

• Add chicken 

• Add potatoes

• Add 1-2 green chilies

• Add enough water to cover and cook on low flame for 20-25 mins until chicken and vegetables are fully cooked and the sauce is slightly thickened

• Adjust seasoning

• Your delicious Puerto Rican Chicken Stew is ready

• Garnish with coriander leaves.