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Dominican Pollo Guisado

Dominican Pollo Guisado: Your Ultimate Comfort Food Stew

Experience the rich flavors of Dominican Pollo Guisado, a comforting chicken stew that elevates any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Dominican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken (preferably dark meat) Juicy and tender when simmered.
For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Adobo Seasoning Essential blend for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Provides aromatic warmth.
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Adds earthy notes.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh for best taste.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Fresh herb for brightness.
  • 1/2 cup Olives (green or black) Adds brininess.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Balances flavors.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil For browning chicken.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Caramelizes for color.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Thickens and enriches sauce.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Infuses richness to stew.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Vegetables (such as bell peppers and onions) Adds flavor and texture.

Equipment

  • Large stew pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Dice the colorful vegetables, mince the garlic, and chop the fresh cilantro. Halve the olives.
  2. In a large bowl, coat the chicken pieces with adobo seasoning, black pepper, and oregano. Add veggies, garlic, olives, cilantro, lime juice, and cooking oil. Marinate for a few hours if possible.
  3. Heat oil in a large stew pot and add sugar, allowing it to caramelize. Brown the marinated chicken pieces for 5-6 minutes per side.
  4. Stir in the remaining marinade with the vegetables. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  5. Mix in the tomato paste and chicken broth; stir well and cover. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Check for consistency and adjust sauce with more chicken broth if preferred. Garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Serve with fluffy rice to soak up the sauce. Leftovers taste even better the next day.

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