Instant Pot Pollo Guisado | Stew Chicken Recipe | Dominican Recipes | Chef Zee Cooks

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.

Add mashed garlic to skinless chicken in a bowl.

Add chicken bouillon cube, Dominican oregano, cumin, soy sauce (optional), black pepper, and fresh limes to the chicken.

Add a touch of olive oil to the chicken mixture and combine well.

Let the chicken marinate for about 20 minutes to an hour.

Set the Instant Pot to the sauté setting and wait until it reads hot.

Add enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pot and heat for another minute.

Brown the chicken in batches until golden brown, about 10 minutes total for 2-3 batches.

Remove browned chicken from the pot and set aside.

Deglaze the pot with 1 to 1.5 cups of water, scraping the bottom to release flavors.

Return all the chicken to the pot and cover with the lid.

Cancel the sauté setting and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 15 minutes.

After cooking, carefully release the pressure and remove the lid.

Switch back to sauté mode to thicken the sauce.

Add a touch of tomato paste and fresh cilantro to the sauce, mixing carefully.

Add peppers, onions, olives, and vinegar to the pot and mix gently to combine.

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