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Pollo En El Disco

Cultural Context

Originating from Argentina, Pollo En El Disco is a traditional dish cooked on a large, round metal disc over an open flame. This communal meal is often enjoyed during gatherings and celebrations, showcasing the country's love for outdoor cooking. Its hearty ingredients reflect the agricultural richness of the region, and today, variations can be found in many Latin American countries, adapting local flavors and ingredients.

ArgentinianARmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken
2 tablespoons Chef Merito seasoning for chicken
2 cups diced potatoes
1/2 cup jalapeños, sliced
1 cup rice
1 cup salsa
8 small tortillas

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a high smoke point.

chicken

💰Cheaper: rabbit

Rabbit is often less expensive and leaner.

chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Bouillon cubes provide flavor at a lower cost.

peas

💰Cheaper: green beans

Green beans are often cheaper and provide similar texture.

1

Clean and wash the chicken pieces thoroughly.

2

Season the chicken with Chef Merito seasoning for chicken.

3

Cut some chicken into long strips and season with the same seasoning.

4

Reserve the seasoned chicken for cooking in the disco.

5

Preheat the disco pan.

6

Carefully add the chicken pieces to the disco pan.

7

Brown the chicken pieces, turning them carefully to avoid burning.

8

Once the chicken is nicely browned, remove it from the disco pan.

9

Add the previously cut potatoes to the disco pan.

10

Add the remaining chicken pieces to the disco pan.

11

Add jalapeño peppers to the disco pan to brown them.

12

Once everything is nicely browned, remove the potatoes from the disco pan.

13

Serve the dish with rice, potatoes, chicken, salsa, and tortillas.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

disco panspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Chicken on the DiskPollo al Disco

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