Pollo Guisado (Puerto Rican Chicken Stew)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
55 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
4 2 cup servings
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Calories
470 kcal
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Cuisine
American, Puerto Rican
Pollo Guisado (Puerto Rican Chicken Stew)
Description
This version of Pollo Guisado uses bite-sized pieces of boneless, skinless chicken thighs seasoned with adobo and browned to develop flavor. The base of the stew includes onion, garlic, and sofrito cooked with tomato sauce, which forms a depth of flavor characteristic of Puerto Rican cuisine. Sazón seasoning, bay leaves, and oregano contribute additional aromatic layers while Manzanilla olives offer a briny contrast.
Potatoes and carrots add body and texture, simmered together in chicken stock until tender alongside the chicken. The method involves cooking the chicken separately to brown and sear, then combining with the sautéed aromatics and vegetables for a slow stew. A cornstarch slurry can be added if the broth is too thin to achieve a desired consistency.
This stew pairs well with rice or beans and can be prepared with bone-in chicken for more traditional flavor and texture, though this recipe uses boneless thighs for easier portions. Adjusting seasoning to taste and substituting homemade blends for adobo or sazón is possible if commercial products aren't available.
This recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken thighs for quicker cooking and manageable pieces; bone-in chicken can be used instead for traditional flavor.If adobo seasoning is unavailable, you can create your own blend and store the remainder for future use.A packet of sazón seasoning typically contains about 1.5 teaspoons; substitutions can be made with a mix of salt, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, black pepper, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and annatto.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken thigh $5.22, boneless and skinless
- 2 tsp adobo seasoning $0.08, all-purpose seasoning
- 2 Tbsp neutral cooking oil $0.08, generic cooking oil
- 1 onion $0.70, yellow, large dice
- 3 cloves garlic $0.12, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sofrito $0.72
- 8 oz tomato sauce $0.59
- 1 packet Sazon seasoning $0.17, with annatto
- 2 bay leaf $0.20
- 2 tsp oregano $0.20, dried
- 1/4 cup Manzanilla olives $0.33, pimiento-stuffed
- 1 large potato $1.12, 2-inch dice, about 1 cup
- 2 large carrot $0.32, 1/4-inch rounds, about 1 cup
- 3 cups chicken stock $0.39
Instructions
- Dry the chicken thighs thoroughly with paper towels. Cut into 2-inch cubes. Season with Adobo.
- Set a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the oil. Once it has warmed, add the chicken in one layer and brown.
- Once the chicken has browned, remove it from the pot and set it aside. Add the onion to the pot, and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the sofrito and tomato sauce. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it is thick and bubbly.
- Add the sazón, bay leaves, oregano, olives, potatoes, carrots, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the chicken back into the pot. Lower the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 40-50 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- If you find your broth to be too watery you can make a cornstarch slurry. Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with two tablespoons of cold water. Add it to the stew, then bring the stew to a boil for 1 minute while continuously stirring.
- Take the stew off the heat, sample it, and add salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
Notes
- This recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken thighs for quicker cooking and manageable pieces; bone-in chicken can be used instead for traditional flavor.
- If adobo seasoning is unavailable, you can create your own blend and store the remainder for future use.
- A packet of sazón seasoning typically contains about 1.5 teaspoons; substitutions can be made with a mix of salt, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, black pepper, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and annatto.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 42 cup servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2cups | |
| Calories | 470kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Sodium | 843mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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