Pollo Guisado or Latin Chicken Stew

Name: Pollo Guisado or Latin Chicken Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken drumsticks; 4 skinless chicken thighs; 1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning salt; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 4 medium scallions; 3 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 8 oz can tomato sauce; 1 packet sazon seasoning; 1/4 cup pitted green olives; 1 tablespoon chicken Better Than Bouillon; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 2 bay leaves

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
344 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
South American, Colombian

Pollo Guisado or Latin Chicken Stew

Iris Warren

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Pollo Guisado or Latin Chicken Stew is a hearty braised chicken stew popular in Caribbean, Central and South American cuisines, with loads of flavor and so easy to make!

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Ingredients

Servings

4 skinless chicken drumsticks (on the bone, 14 oz total)
4 skinless chicken thighs (on the bone, trimmed, 20 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 medium scallions (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (plus 2 tbsp for garnish)
8 oz can tomato sauce
1 packet sazon seasoning (optional)
1/4 cup pitted green olives (plus 2 tablespoons brine)
1 tablespoon chicken Better Than Bouillon (or 1 cube)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 bay leaves

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Instructions

Season chicken with adobo seasoning salt.
Cook on high pressure 20 minutes.
In a large deep skillet, pot or Dutch oven, over medium heat saute the scallions in olive oil until soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
Natural release, discard bay leaves and top with remaining cilantro.
Add the garlic and 1/4 cup cilantro cook until soft, 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
Nestle the chicken in the pot and let brown 5 minutes, turning halfway.
Add tomato sauce, Sazon if using, 1 cup water, olive, olive brine, Bouillon, cumin and stir. Add the bay leaves and bring to a boil.
Cover and cook 50 minutes over medium-low heat, until the chicken is tender.
Uncover the pot, increase the heat to high and cook to thicken the sauce, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Remove the bay leaves, adjust salt if needed and add the remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2pieces chicken, 1/3 cup sauce Calories 344kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2.5g (13%) Cholesterol 221mg (74%) Sodium 1100mg (46%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 344 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	2pieces chicken, 1/3 cup sauce
Calories	344kcal	17%
Carbohydrates	7g	2%
Protein	49g	98%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	2.5g	13%
Cholesterol	221mg	74%
Sodium	1100mg	46%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	3g	6%