Authentic Dominican Chicken Sancocho

Authentic Dominican Chicken Sancocho

Sancocho de Muslos de Pollo is a delightful and comforting Dominican stew, rich in flavor and tradition. This simplified version focuses solely on chicken drumsticks, offering a quick yet nourishing main course that embodies the essence of Dominican cuisine. Perfectly paired with white rice and avocado, this dish is sure to warm up your dinner table with its vibrant and savory broth.

Ingredients

🍗 5 chicken drumsticks
🧄 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
🧂 1/4 teaspoon adobo seasoning
🌿 1/4 teaspoon oregano powder
🧃 2 chicken bouillon cubes
📦 1 packet Sazón Goya con culantro y achiote
🌶️ A few grinds black peppercorn McCormick Black Peppercorn Grinder
🛢️ 1-2 tablespoons oil
🌿 Half of a large yautía taro root, peeled and chopped
🎃 A piece of Panama Pumpkin/Calabaza Panama GPEN, peeled and chopped
🍌 2 green plantains rulos, peeled and sliced thick
🌿 A piece of yuca cassava, peeled and chopped
🧅 1 red onion, cut into large pieces
🫑 2 whole Cubanela peppers
🌿 A bunch of fresh cilantro
🍬 1 teaspoon sugar
💧 5-6 cups water

Instructions

1- Season Chicken:

• Place chicken drumsticks in a large mixing bowl.
• Sprinkle with garlic powder, adobo seasoning, and oregano powder.
• Mix well and let sit.

2- Caramelize and Brown Chicken:

• Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the oil and sugar.
• Allow sugar to caramelize until dark brown.
• Add chicken drumsticks, browning them on all sides for about 10 minutes.
• Grind black pepper over chicken while browning.

3- Prepare Vegetables:

• While chicken cooks, chop yautía, pumpkin, plantains, and cassava into chunky pieces.
• Cut red onion into large pieces.
• Keep peppers and cilantro whole.

4- Combine and Simmer:

• Add vegetables and aromatics (onion, peppers, cilantro) to the pot.
• Add 1 chicken bouillon cube.
• Pour in water, submerging ingredients.
• Add Sazón Goya packet and bring the mixture to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables soften.

5- Thicken the Broth:

• Remove some cooked vegetables, mash into a paste, and return to the pot – this thickens the broth.
• Simmer for another 5 minutes.

6- Finish and Serve:

• Remove and discard large onion pieces, peppers, and cilantro stems.
• Adjust seasoning to taste.
• Serve hot, ideally with white rice and avocado slices.

Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Total Time: 60-70 minutes
Servings: Not specified
Equipment: Large Mixing Bowl, Small Glass Bowls, McCormick Black Peppercorn Grinder, Glass Oil Bottle, Chef's Knife, Wooden Cutting Board, Large Pot/Dutch Oven, Metal Tongs, Clear Plastic Measuring Cup, Metal Spoon, White Small Plate

Cooking Tips:

• Caramelizing sugar imparts a deep color and flavor to the chicken.
• Large cuts of aromatics make it easy to remove them after adding flavor.
• Mashing vegetables naturally thickens the stew.

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Authentic Dominican Chicken Sancocho