Cuban Style Fricase de Pollo | Pollo Guisado | Chef Zee Cooks

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth maintains flavor, while vinegar adds acidity without cost.

Marinate bone-in chicken with lime, orange, and fresh garlic.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Season chicken with kosher salt and black pepper, then add to the pot; brown on all sides.

Add chopped white onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper; sauté until softened.

Stir in garlic cloves and paprika or ground annatto; cook briefly.

Pour in tomato sauce and dry white wine; bring to a simmer.

Add bay leaves and cubed potatoes; cover and slow simmer until chicken is tender.

Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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