Dominican Pollo Guisado

Dominican Pollo Guisado: Authentic Stewed Chicken Recipe 🇩🇴🍗

Experience the vibrant and hearty flavors of Dominican Pollo Guisado, a traditional stewed chicken dish bursting with flavor due to an exquisite mix of spices, vegetables, and a touch of cooking wine. A staple in Dominican cuisine, this dish is perfect for any occasion and promises to delight your tastebuds with its rich and tantalizing sauce enveloping tender, juicy chicken pieces.

Ingredients

🐓 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces, washed with fresh lemon and salt
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon Badia Black Pepper
🌿 1/2 teaspoon Spice Supreme Ground Oregano
🧂 1 tablespoon Badia Adobo with Cumin Seasoning
🍶 Few dashes Maggi Jugo Seasoning Sauce
🌾 Several squirts Baldom Sazón Líquido Ranchero Original
🌶️ 1/4 teaspoon Supreme Tradition Ground Paprika
🧄 1 tablespoon garlic paste or 3 mashed garlic cloves
🌿 2 tablespoons homemade seasoning, sofrito-like base
🍊 Juice of 1 whole sour orange or a few splashes of Badia Mojo Marinade
💧 1 packet Goya Cubitos en Polvo Caldo de Pollo, Chicken Bouillon Powder
🍷 Few splashes Goya Cooking Wine Red Wine
🌶️ 1 large green pepper, sliced
🌶️ 1/2 red pepper, sliced
🌶️ 1/2 orange/yellow pepper, sliced
🌿 2 sprigs cilantro, chopped
🧅 1/2 red onion, sliced into rings
🧄 2 stalks scallions or green onions, chopped
🛢️ Small amount Heart Healthy Vegetable Oil
🍅 1 small can Goya Tomato Sauce
💦 1 cup water
🫒 1 tablespoon green olives, optional

Instructions

1- Preparation Time:

• Wash and chop chicken with lemon and salt in 15 minutes.

2- Marinate Chicken:

• In a mixing bowl, coat chicken pieces with black pepper, oregano, adobo seasoning, Maggi sauce, Baldom Sazón, paprika, garlic, homemade seasoning, and sour orange juice.
• Mix in chicken bouillon powder and cooking wine.

3- Add Vegetables to Marinade:

• Incorporate half of the peppers, cilantro, red onion, and scallions.
• Allow chicken to marinate for 15 minutes in the refrigerator if desired.

4- Initial Sauté:

• Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add chicken pieces gradually to maintain oil temperature and avoid water release.

5- Brown Chicken:

• Cook, turning every 5 minutes to evenly brown, for about 20-30 minutes or until the water evaporates, obtaining a rich color.

6- Add Sauce and Vegetables:

• Stir in Goya tomato sauce and the rest of the peppers, onions, and seasoning liquid.

7- Simmer:

• Add water, cover with a lid, and stew on medium heat for 30 minutes to 1 hour until the chicken is tender.

8- Final Touches (Optional):

• Stir in green olives for an added flavor kick.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: Approximately 350
Protein: 30g
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Equipment: Clear glass mixing bowl, Metal tongs, Teaspoon and tablespoon, Wooden cutting board and chef's knife, Large pot/Dutch Oven possibly Imusa brand, Electric stovetop, Wooden spoon, White ceramic measuring cup, Simplicity glass lid with black handle

Cooking Tips

• Washing chicken with lemon and salt enhances the texture.
• Individually adding chicken pieces prevents a drop in oil temperature and enhances browning.
• Avoid covering the pot initially to evaporate moisture and enrich flavor.
• Naranja agria is preferred for authenticity, but Badia Mojo is a good alternative.

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Dominican Pollo Guisado