Pollo Guisado

Name: Pollo Guisado
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dominican
Ingredients: 4 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces; 2 packets sazon seasoning (store-bought or homemade); 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp granulated sugar (for browning); 1 red onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup green pitted olives, halved; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

A Dominican staple of chicken braised in a rich sofrito sauce with olives and tomatoes until fall-off-the-bone tender. Serve over white rice for a deeply satisfying weeknight dinner.

65 minEasyServes 4480 cal/serving

DominicanDinnerStovetopStandardHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeGluten-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

4 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces
2 packets sazon seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp granulated sugar (for browning)
1 red onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup green pitted olives, halved
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Season 4 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces on all sides with 2 packets sazon seasoning (store-bought or homemade), 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2

Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp granulated sugar (for browning) to the oil and let it caramelize to a dark amber, about 1-2 minutes - this is the browning base for the chicken.
3

Add the seasoned chicken skin-side down and sear until deep golden brown, 4-5 minutes per side. Work in batches to avoid crowding. Set aside.
4

In the same pot over medium heat, saute 1 diced red onion and 1 diced green bell pepper for 4 minutes. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute. Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook 2 minutes.
5

Add 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes and 1 cup chicken broth. Return the chicken to the pot, nestling the pieces into the sauce. Scatter in 1/2 cup halved green pitted olives.
6

Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook over low-medium heat until the chicken is very tender and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165F, about 35-40 minutes.
7

Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve over white rice.

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Questions

What is Pollo Guisado?

A Dominican staple of chicken braised in a rich sofrito sauce with olives and tomatoes until fall-off-the-bone tender. Serve over white rice for a deeply satisfying weeknight dinner. This reference files it under Dominican dinner: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 65 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Pollo Guisado?

As written, 65 minutes: 20 of prep and 45 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 6 (40 minutes): "Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook over low-medium heat until the chicken is very tender and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165F, about 35-40 minutes."

What internal temperature should Pollo Guisado reach?

For Pollo Guisado, 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 Pollo Guisado?

Step 3 reads: "Add the seasoned chicken skin-side down and sear until deep golden brown, 4-5 minutes per side." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 3 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

Is Pollo Guisado keto-friendly?

A serving of Pollo Guisado carries 4 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 20 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 4 percent.

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