POLLO AL COLMAO (CUBAN CHICKEN STEW WITH OLIVES)

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This wonderful recipe is from El Colmao in Koreatown, Los Angeles, California. The restaurant serves the chicken with rice and black beans.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
1/2 large onion, sliced thinly into half-rings
1 large onion, chopped, divided
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 lbs chicken pieces
1 3/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon white pepper, divided
3/4 cup dry white wine, divided
1 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 cup sweet peas
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup chili powder
1 cup green olives, pitted whole

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 teaspoons oil over high heat. Add the sliced onions to the oil and sauté, stirring frequently, until softened and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and continue to cook until the garlic is aromatic and the onions are just beginning to color, about 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
  • Sprinkle the chicken evenly on both sides with three-fourths teaspoon salt and one-fourth teaspoon pepper and place, skin side up and in one layer, over the onions in the Dutch oven.
  • Add one-fourth cup white wine, cover and bake until the chicken is cooked halfway through, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Remove the par-baked chicken (with the onion-garlic mixture and any liquid) to a separate baking dish or bowl.
  • To the Dutch oven, add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and chopped onion and sweat the onions over medium-low heat until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the chopped tomato, tomato sauce, tomato paste and sweet peas, along with the remaining one-half cup white wine, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, one-fourth teaspoon pepper, chile powder and olives and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and add back the chicken, onion-garlic mixture and cooking liquid to the sauce. Cover and continue to simmer until the chicken is cooked through and tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.9, Fat 31.4, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 103.5, Sodium 1816.8, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 9.8, Protein 29.9

Tatum Fisher
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This is the best Cuban chicken stew I've ever had. The flavors are amazing and the chicken is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Roy Smasha
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I've never had Cuban food before, but this recipe was a great introduction. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory.


Md Yesin
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This dish is a must-try for anyone who loves Cuban food. It's packed with flavor and the chicken is cooked to perfection.


ahlahi toufik
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Genna Hawkins
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This is one of my favorite Cuban dishes. It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the way the olives and bell peppers add a briny and sweet flavor to the dish.


Zoya Malik
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and the results are always amazing. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is packed with flavor.


Camilla nielsen
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to make. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


TM Playz
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I love the combination of olives, bell peppers, and onions.


Alight Motion xml
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Devona Prewitt
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was so juicy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Balaj Ali Soomro
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This is the best Cuban chicken stew I've ever had. The flavors are amazing and the chicken is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Ajay Adewole
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I've never had Cuban food before, but this recipe was a great introduction. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory.


Mbulelo Mtsiba
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This dish is a must-try for anyone who loves Cuban food. It's packed with flavor and the chicken is cooked to perfection.


Wassem Mohammad
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Broken Bilal
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This is one of my favorite Cuban dishes. It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the way the olives and bell peppers add a briny and sweet flavor to the dish.


Justice Otsiwah
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and the results are always amazing. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is packed with flavor.


Samim Azizyar
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to make. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ivan Vrban
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I love the combination of olives, bell peppers, and onions.


Rts Bulu
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This chicken stew is a flavorful and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The olives add a nice briny flavor and the bell peppers and onions add sweetness and crunch. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.