Seco de Pollo

Name: Seco de Pollo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken thighs, patted dry; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large red onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste; 2 cups fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup pale lager beer; 2 carrots, sliced; 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

A traditional Peruvian chicken stew braised in a flavorful cilantro, pale beer, and chili sauce. Served tender alongside tender carrots and sweet peas.

60 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

PeruvianDinnerStovetop and BlenderHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-Free

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Ingredients

2 lbs chicken thighs, patted dry
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large red onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp aji amarillo paste
2 cups fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup pale lager beer
2 carrots, sliced
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

In a blender, process 2 cups chopped fresh cilantro with half of the 1/2 cup chicken broth until completely smooth to create the green sauce.
2

Season 2 lbs patted dry chicken thighs with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp ground cumin.
3

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat, then brown the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side and set aside.
4

In the same pot, add 1 large diced red onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste, cooking for 5 minutes until onions are soft.
5

Pour in 1/2 cup pale lager beer, remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth, and the blended cilantro mixture, scraping up any browned bits.
6

Return chicken thighs to pot, add 2 sliced carrots, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
7

Stir in 1 cup thawed frozen green peas and cook for 3 minutes until heated through before serving.

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Questions

How long does Seco de Pollo take?

As written, 60 minutes: 20 of prep and 40 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 6 (25 minutes): "Return chicken thighs to pot, add 2 sliced carrots, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F."

What internal temperature should Seco de Pollo reach?

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

What can I use instead of beer in Seco de Pollo?

The entry for Seco de Pollo calls for 1/2 cup pale lager beer. In its place: Stock or a non-alcoholic beer, in the same volume.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Seco 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 Seco de Pollo uses 2 lbs chicken thighs, patted dry.

Can I make Seco de Pollo gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Seco de Pollo is 1/2 cup pale lager beer. Swap the beer for a certified gluten-free beer or a dry cider. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Seco de Pollo keto-friendly?

A serving of Seco de Pollo carries 16 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 80 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 16 percent.

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