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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.