Description
Experience the heartwarming flavors of Pollo Guisado, a traditional Latin American chicken stew that envelops your senses with rich aromas and savory goodness. This delightful dish features tender chicken simmered in a fragrant sauce bursting with spices, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Serve it over fluffy rice or with warm tortillas, and savor every bite while reminiscing about cherished moments around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. **Prep Your Ingredients**: Chop onions and peppers into bite-sized pieces; mince the garlic.
- 2. **Sear the Chicken**: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then add to the pot. Sear until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes each).
- 3. **Add Aromatics**: Stir in chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until onions are translucent (3-4 minutes).
- 4. **Incorporate Tomato Goodness**: Add diced tomatoes with juices and mix well.
- 5. **Simmer Away**: Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, cumin, oregano, and lime juice; bring to a gentle simmer.
- 6. **Cook Until Tender**: Cover partially and let simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender enough to shred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg