Best 4 Dee Dees Home Run Chicken Pollo Guisado Recipes

Dee Dee's Home Run Chicken, also known as Pollo Guisado, is a delectable Puerto Rican dish that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors. This savory chicken stew features succulent chicken pieces braised in a rich and flavorful sauce, creating a comforting and hearty meal. Accompanying the chicken are tender vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers, which soak up the flavorful sauce and add a delightful textural contrast. The sauce itself is a symphony of spices, with the vibrant flavors of sofrito, sazón, and adobo dancing on the palate. Whether served over fluffy rice or enjoyed on its own, Dee Dee's Home Run Chicken promises a culinary experience that will leave you craving for more. In addition to the classic Dee Dee's Home Run Chicken recipe, this article also includes variations to cater to different preferences and dietary restrictions. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, there's a meatless version that captures the essence of the dish without compromising on taste. If you're watching your calorie intake, a lighter version reduces the amount of oil and uses leaner chicken cuts without sacrificing any of the delicious flavors. And for those who love a bit of heat, a spicy version adds a fiery kick that's sure to ignite your taste buds.

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POLLO GUISADO RECIPE (CHICKEN STEW)

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This pollo guisado recipe is a flavorful braised chicken stew popular in Caribbean and Latin American cuisines, with loads of chicken, so easy to make!

Provided by Mike Hultquist

Categories Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2-1/2 pound chicken (cut up, skin on)
2 tablespoons adobo seasoning
1 tablespoon sazon seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion (chopped)
1 small bell pepper (chopped (or use hotter peppers to your taste))
3 cloves garlic (chopped)
1/4 cup sofrito
1/2 cup olives
3 medium potatoes (halved and quartered)
2-3 bay leaves
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup chicken broth
FOR GARNISH: Spicy chili flakes (fresh chopped parsley)

Steps:

Season the chicken with adobo and sazon seasoning. Be sure to get all sides.
Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes to brown all sides, flipping half way through.
Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic and sofrito. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Add the olives, potatoes, bay leaves, tomato sauce and chicken broth.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and fall-off-the-bone. It should register 165 degrees internal (minimum) when measured with a food thermometer.
Garnish with red pepper flakes and fresh chopped parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 618 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

POLLO GUISADO

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Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

32 ounces boneless chicken thighs
3 tomatoes, diced
2 ounces canned chipotle sauce
1/4 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/4 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/4 tablespoon salt
9 ounces water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, diced

Steps:

Boil the chicken for 25 minutes or until cooked. Set aside.
In a blender combine the tomatoes, chipotle sauce, garlic, cumin, pepper, salt and add 9 ounces of water and blend for a few seconds.
In a saucepan add the vegetable oil and onions and cook for 3 minutes or until the onions turn golden.
Add the chipotle mixture and the chicken to the saucepan with the onions and cook over medium heat 15 minutes.

POLLO GUISADO (DOMINICAN STEWED CHICKEN)

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After spending many years living in the Dominican Republic, nothing takes me back more than making a big batch of pollo guisado, the most tender, flavorful chicken you'll ever eat. Serve this with Dominican rice and beans and a slice of fresh avocado. The hard-to-find Dominican ingredients can easily be ordered online.

Provided by Pepita

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (3 to 3 1/2 pound) whole chicken, skin removed and cut into pieces
¼ cup rancho adobo sazon criollo, or to taste
1 red onion, chopped into large pieces
2 Cubanelle peppers, chopped
¼ cup sazon liquido
1 tablespoon garlic paste
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
⅓ cup tomato paste
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder, or more to taste
1 cup water

Steps:

Place chicken pieces in a bowl and season generously with ranchero sazon criollo. Add onion, Cubanelle peppers, sazon liquido, and garlic paste. Toss to coat chicken evenly.
Put oil in the bottom of a heavy pot. Add brown sugar and do not stir. Turn heat to medium-high and cook until sugar is very, very dark brown but not burned, 5 to 10 minutes. Carefully add chicken pieces to the pot 1 at a time, reserving vegetables and any liquid left in the bowl. Stir chicken, coating each piece with sugar-oil mixture. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
Add tomato paste, celery, and bouillon powder to the pot and stir to combine. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Let stew until chicken is cooked and tender, 15 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1260.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

POLLO GUISADO

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A delicious and easy Spanish chicken stew, or pollo guisado. Great for entertaining and makes for great leftovers. Serve over white rice.

Provided by audball

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Chicken

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 whole chicken, cut up
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup sofrito
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to the hot pot to brown, 6 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer chicken a bowl and cover with an aluminum foil tent.
Reduce heat to medium; add onion to the pot and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in sofrito and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add potatoes, chicken broth, tomato sauce, sazon, cumin, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Return chicken to the pot. Cover and cook for 1 hour. Remove chicken.
Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; stir into simmering mixture until nicely thickened. Place chicken back into the pot and continue to cook about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 47.6 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1339.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
Make sure to brown the chicken well before adding the other ingredients. This will help to develop the flavor.
If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large pot or skillet. Just be sure that it has a lid.
Feel free to adjust the amount of spices and seasonings to your taste.
Serve the chicken with rice, beans, or your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Dee Dee's Home Run Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.