SECO DE POLLO( Ecuadorian chicken stew )

1kg chicken, cleaned and cut 

• 4-6 tsp of Dry rub( salt, pepper, cumin powder, paprika) 

• 3-4 tbsp of achiote oil ( substitute it with oil with paprika) 

• 2-3 tomatoes, cut 

• 1onion, cut into chunks

• Cilantro or coriander, chopped

• 4-6 cloves of garlic 

• 1-1.5 cups of beer ( not dark) 

• ½ cup Naranjilla fruit juice ( substitute with a mix of orange juice and lemon juice)  

• 2-3 tsp of Aji pepper Seco( mix onion powder, chilli powder, achiote PWD, rice powder  and salt ) 

INSTRUCTIONS

MARINATE chicken with the dry rub for 30-45 mins

Grind together onion, tomatoes, garlic, coriander leaves and bell peppers into a purée

Heat Achiote oil in a pan 

• Add onion, garlic ,bell pepper , coriander stems and fry for few mins

Add chicken and fry for few mins until slightly browned on all sides

Now add the ground onion purée 

• Add aji seco powder and salt 

• Add orange juice,beer  and simmer on low flame for almost an hour 

• You can add potatoes half way if desired

Add coriander leaves and cook until gravy thickens

That’s it , your easy Ecuadorian chicken stew is ready 

• Serve hot with Avocado, fried plantains salad and yellow rice ( I’ve served it with fried sweet potatoes)

Enjoy!

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