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Fricasé de Pollo

Fricasé de pollo is a traditional Cuban chicken dish in tomato sauce that’s simmered with olives and potatoes.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Resting Time
2 hrs
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 679 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 lb small potatoes , peeled and diced
  • 6 cloves garlic , crushed
  • 1 onion , diced
  • 2 small red bell peppers , diced
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper (or green), diced
  • 2 cups tomato sauce (passata)
  • 1 cup bitter orange juice (or half lime, half orange)
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 packs Sazón GOYA® with annatto
  • 6 oz green olives (with or without pimento stuffing)
  • 1 cup boiling water
Equipment
  • Skimmer
  • Dutch oven

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken with the bitter orange juice, garlic, onion and peppers.
  2. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  3. Remove the chicken from the marinade with a skimmer and dry it lightly with paper towels. Reserve the marinade.
  4. In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat and brown the chicken on all sides until golden brown.
  5. Add all of the reserved marinade, without forgetting the garlic, onion and peppers.
  6. Add the tomato coulis, wine, olives and all the dry seasonings. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  7. Add the potatoes and cover with the boiling water.
  8. Cook for 30 to 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.