**Introducing Pollo Guisado: A Flavorful Mexican Chicken Stew**
Pollo guisado is a classic Mexican stew that combines tender chicken, a flavorful sauce, and a variety of vegetables. This hearty and comforting dish is perfect for a family meal or a casual gathering. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of spices, then browned and stewed in a rich tomato-based sauce. Vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and peas add color, texture, and nutrients to the stew. Served with warm tortillas, rice, or crusty bread, pollo guisado is a delicious and satisfying meal.
This article provides two variations of pollo guisado: a traditional recipe and a slow cooker version. The traditional recipe is cooked on the stovetop, while the slow cooker version allows for easy hands-off cooking. Both recipes include step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a perfect result. Whether you prefer the traditional or slow cooker method, you'll love the authentic flavors and tender chicken in this classic Mexican stew.
POLLO GUISADO RECIPE (CHICKEN STEW)
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
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
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
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
POLLO GUISADO (MEXICAN STYLE)
This is something I learned to make from my sister-in-law. my family loves this dish :)
Provided by Joy Duran
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Melt butter in fry pan, add cut up chicken and saute until lightly browned. Set rice on too cook so it will be done.
- 2. While the chicken cooks, peel and chop the potatoes, onion and garlic, dice the tomatoes. Seed and slice the jalapeno. Set ingredients aside in a bowl.
- 3. When the chicken is ready,add the above ingredients along with the chicken broth and seasonings, let it simmer until the tomatoes are broken down and the potatoes are cooked through, this should take about 15 minutes or so depending on how much you make. Serve over the rice and enjoy :)
- 4. Please remember that working with chili peppers can be harmful, ALWAYS wash your hands afterwards or use food safe gloves ( like the ones they use in restaurants) to protect your hands. If you don't have any gloves then wash hands thoroughly and do not touch your face (eyes, nose, etc.) for a while.
POLLO GUISADO
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)
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
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
EASY POLLO GUISADO
I emphasize this on all of my recipes, more of anything you prefer may be added to recipes I post. I dont cook from written recipes, just from memory. This is a simpler version of pollo guisado, modified to help busy cooks that are multi-tasking throughout the evening.
Provided by CarribeQueen
Categories Caribbean
Time 2h
Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pot boil chicken for about 45 minutes.
- While chicken is cooking, In a large bowl, add all other ingredients EXCEPT 2 cup of water. Stir and set aside.
- Drain chicken, rinse in cold water, cut into strips. Set aside.
- Place vegetables/seasoning mixture into the large pot with the 2 cups of water. Heat to boiling.
- Once boiling, turn to low. Add chicken and let it simmer for 1 hour. Stir every 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand for 5-10 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.7, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 45.7, Sodium 547.3, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 20.4
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs.
- Brown the chicken well before adding the other ingredients. This will help to develop flavor and color.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your guisado. This will add flavor, color, and texture to the dish.
- Season the guisado to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. Be sure to taste the guisado before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Serve the guisado with warm tortillas, rice, or beans. You can also top it with sour cream, avocado, or salsa.
Conclusion:
Pollo guisado is a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican stew. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables. This dish is also very versatile and can be customized to your own liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give pollo guisado a try.
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