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Pollo Guisado

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken drumsticks and thighs skinless
  • 2 tsp Healthy Rican Adobo to taste
  • 2 tsp Healthy Rican Sazón
  • 1 tsp Savory Spice Mix
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground oregano
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp sofrito
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp chicken bouillon
  • 1 tsp hot sauce optional
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 pc red onion halved
  • 1/2 pc green bell pepper halved
  • 1 pc plum tomato halved
  • 1/4 cup pimento stuffed olives
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 pcs carrots sliced
  • 1 pc potato cubed
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3-4 sprigs cilantro
  • 3-4 culantro leaves

Instructions
 

  • Clean chicken with cold water and white vinegar or lemon juice. Remove skin and any excess fat.
  • Season the chicken with all of the spices.
  • Add oil to a large pot over medium high heat. Add sugar and allow it to brown.
  • Add chicken and brown on all sides. Allow the chicken to turk dark brown but be careful not to burn.
  • Add sofrito, garlic, chicken bouillon, tomato sauce and hot sauce, if using. Cook until it becomes fragrant.
  • Add vegetables, olives and enough water to cover the chicken fully. Bring to a boil.
  • Add bay leaves, cilantro and culantro.
  • Cover the pot, set the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes until the chicken and vegetables are tender.
  • Remove the aromatics. Taste the sauce, and adjust seasoning as necessary. I like to add a splash of lime juice at this point to enhance the flavor.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

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