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Panes con Pollo Salvadoreños

Cultural Context

Panes con Pollo is a beloved dish from El Salvador, often enjoyed as a street food staple. These flavorful chicken sandwiches reflect the country's vibrant culinary traditions, combining fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Traditionally served during festive occasions, they have become popular beyond Salvadoran borders, embraced by food lovers seeking a taste of Central America.

SalvadoranSVmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
30 pieces of French bread
2 whole chickens
1 beet
2 Indian hen eggs
1 red onion
celery
garlic
salt
chicken bouillon
1 seasoning packet
mayonnaise
1 potato
mustard
pepper
ground cumin
water
radish
watercress
cabbage
carrot

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: smashed peas

💰Cheaper: sliced cucumbers

Smashed peas offer creaminess while being lower in cost.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and often cheaper than canned beans.

1

Put the beet in water to boil until soft.

2

Add Indian hen eggs to the boiling water with the beet.

3

Wash and cut the chickens into small pieces.

4

Wash the chicken pieces with lemon juice and salt to remove the sliminess.

5

Place the chicken in a pot with water to boil.

6

Add garlic, bay leaves, red onion, celery, salt, chicken bouillon, and a seasoning packet to the pot with the chicken.

7

Let the chicken boil until cooked through.

8

Remove the eggs from the water and peel them.

9

Chop the cabbage and blanch it in hot water.

10

Grate a carrot.

11

Transfer the cabbage to a bowl and mix with mayonnaise to taste.

12

Peel the beet and slice it into rounds.

13

Remove the boiled chicken and place it in a bowl to season.

14

Season the chicken with mustard, potato, Maggi sauce, chicken bouillon, ground pepper, ground cumin, and salt to taste.

15

Mix the chicken well with the seasonings and sprinkle some flour over it before frying.

16

Cut a potato for the broth that will go on top of the bread.

17

Fry the chicken over medium heat until golden brown.

18

Blend chili, tomato, and onion to add to the broth for thickness.

19

Add the blended mixture to the pot, along with salt and chicken bouillon to taste.

20

Slice radish into rounds.

21

Prepare the curtido (pickled vegetables) bought from a Salvadoran store.

22

Gather all ingredients: boiled egg, radish, beet, watercress, cabbage with carrot and mayonnaise, and the fried chicken.

23

Take the fresh French bread and slice it in half.

24

Spread mustard and mayonnaise on the bread (optional).

25

Add fried chicken to the bread.

26

Top with cabbage.

27

Add the boiled egg, radish, beet, and watercress.

28

Finish with the curtido and pour the broth with potato on top.

29

Serve the completed panes con pollo.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbraisingshredding

Equipment Needed

potbowlblenderfrying pan

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

nut-free

Also Known As

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