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Pollo Ensebollado

Cultural Context

Pollo Ensebollado is a beloved dish in Puerto Rican cuisine, showcasing the island's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally, it combines marinated chicken with a savory onion sauce, often served with rice and beans. This dish is a staple at family gatherings and celebrations, reflecting the warmth of Puerto Rican hospitality. Variations exist across the Caribbean, but the essence remains the same: a comforting, flavorful meal that brings people together.

Puerto RicanPRmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
boneless skinless chicken thighs
4 small onions
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
1 1/2 cups of chicken broth
3 garlic cloves minced
1 bay leaf
olive oil
season to taste

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: black olives

Capers provide a similar briny flavor.

1

Season and place chicken in skillet and brown meat on each side.

2

Once done, remove chicken and add in the onions; cook for 10-15 minutes.

3

Add in the garlic, bay leaf, and tomato paste; let cook for one minute.

4

Stir in the chicken broth and add the chicken back in.

5

Cover and let cook until internal temperature of the chicken is 165; remove lid for the last 10 minutes.

6

Taste and adjust your seasoning.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

skillet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milksoy

Also Known As

Onion ChickenPollo Guisado con Cebolla

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