Pan con Pollo

Name: Pan con Pollo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salvadoran
Ingredients: 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs; 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 cups chicken broth; 4 hoagie rolls, split; 1 cup fresh watercress; 1 cucumber, sliced; 4 radishes, sliced

A traditional warm Salvadoran chicken sandwich featuring tender chicken simmered in a spiced tomato sauce, layered with crisp watercress, cucumber, and radishes on toasted bread.

60 minMediumServes 4550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs
4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
4 hoagie rolls, split
1 cup fresh watercress
1 cucumber, sliced
4 radishes, sliced

Instructions

1

In a large pot, combine 4 chopped Roma tomatoes, 1 chopped yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 chopped green bell pepper with 2 cups chicken broth and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
2

Puree the cooked vegetable mixture in a blender until completely smooth, then pour the sauce back into the pot.
3

Add 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs to the simmering sauce, cover, and cook for 30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4

Remove chicken from the pot, shred the meat from the bones, and stir the shredded chicken back into the warm sauce.
5

Fill each of the 4 split hoagie rolls with shredded chicken and sauce, then garnish with 1 cup fresh watercress, 1 sliced cucumber, and 4 sliced radishes.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Pan con Pollo?

As written, 60 minutes: 20 of prep and 40 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (30 minutes): "Add 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs to the simmering sauce, cover, and cook for 30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F."

What internal temperature should Pan con Pollo reach?

For Pan con Pollo, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Pan con 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 Pan con Pollo uses 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs.

How many calories are in Pan con Pollo?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 550 calories, with 42 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 850 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Pan con Pollo?

Refrigerate Pan con Pollo in a sealed container for up to four days and stir it back together before serving.

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