Fricasse de Pollo

Name: Fricasse de Pollo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 3 lbs bone-in chicken thighs; 1/4 cup sour orange juice; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cubed; 1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, halved; 1 bay leaf

A traditional Cuban chicken stew simmered in a savory citrus and wine sauce with tender potatoes and olives. It is a hearty and aromatic classic full of rich flavor.

65 minMediumServes 4520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs bone-in chicken thighs
1/4 cup sour orange juice
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth
1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cubed
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, halved
1 bay leaf

Instructions

1

Marinate 3 lbs bone-in chicken thighs with 1/4 cup sour orange juice, half of the 6 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1 tsp salt for at least 30 minutes.
2

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown bone-in chicken thighs on both sides for 8 minutes total, then remove chicken and set aside.
3

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

Stir in 1 cup tomato sauce, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 bay leaf, and 1/2 cup halved pimiento-stuffed green olives, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
5

Return bone-in chicken thighs to the pot, add 1 lb peeled, cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, cover, and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
6

Check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and potatoes are fork-tender before serving.

Questions

How long does Fricasse de Pollo keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Fricasse de Pollo?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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