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Spanish Chicken Stew - Pollo Guisado 🇪🇸 Super Easy One-Pot Comfort Food Recipe!

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Pollo Guisado

Cultural Context

Pollo Guisado is a traditional Puerto Rican dish that reflects the island's rich culinary heritage. It is often prepared for family gatherings and special occasions, showcasing the use of local ingredients and spices. The dish is known for its comforting flavors and is typically served with rice, making it a staple in Puerto Rican households.

Puerto RicanPRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 kg / 3lb bone-in chicken thighs
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper (to taste)
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 onions, sliced
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, loosely chopped
3 large carrots, loosely chopped into rounds
4 celery stalks, loosely diced into 1-inch pieces
½ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups (1 liter) of low sodium chicken broth
3 sprigs thyme, or 1 tsp dried thyme
21 oz. (600g) potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is nutritious, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2

Sauté onions, garlic, and bell peppers until soft.

3

Add chicken thighs and brown on all sides.

4

Stir in carrots, celery, potatoes, and garlic.

5

Add chicken broth and smoked paprika, season with salt and pepper to taste.

6

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through and tender.

7

Serve hot with crusty bread.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstewing

Equipment Needed

large pot with lidcooking tongswooden spoonchef knifewooden cutting board

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Chicken StewGuisado de Pollo

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