Fricase de Pollo

Name: Fricase de Pollo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken thighs, trimmed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed; 1/4 cup green olives, sliced; 2 tbsp raisins; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano

A classic Cuban chicken stew cooked in a tomato and wine sauce with tender potatoes, olives, and raisins.

65 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

CubanDinnerStovetopStandardHigh ProteinGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSoy-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

3 lbs chicken thighs, trimmed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth
1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
1/4 cup green olives, sliced
2 tbsp raisins
1 bay leaf
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2

Season 3 lbs trimmed chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear in the pot for 4 minutes per side until browned, then set aside.
3

Add 1 diced yellow onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
4

Stir in 1 cup tomato sauce, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1 bay leaf.
5

Return chicken thighs to the pot, cover, and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
6

Stir in 1 lb cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, 1/4 cup sliced green olives, and 2 tbsp raisins, then cover and cook for 15 minutes until Yukon Gold potatoes are tender and chicken thighs reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
7

Remove bay leaf before serving.

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Questions

What is Fricase de Pollo?

A classic Cuban chicken stew cooked in a tomato and wine sauce with tender potatoes, olives, and raisins. This reference files it under Cuban dinner: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 65 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Fricase de Pollo reach?

For Fricase de Pollo, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 6. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I skip the searing in Fricase de Pollo?

Step 2 reads: "Season 3 lbs trimmed chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear in the pot for 4 minutes per side until browned, then set aside." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 2 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

What can I use instead of white wine in Fricase de Pollo?

The entry for Fricase de Pollo calls for 1/2 cup dry white wine. In its place: Use chicken or vegetable stock with a teaspoon of white wine vinegar or lemon juice per half cup for the acidity.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Fricase de Pollo?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Fricase de Pollo uses 3 lbs chicken thighs, trimmed.

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