Pollo Guisado – 65-Minute Recipe
A hearty Dominican chicken stew brimming with aromatic herbs, fresh vegetables, and a touch of sweetness from browned sugar. The slow simmer melds the flavors into a comforting, savory dish perfect for family dinners.
Recipe by _cookingwitd· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- raw chicken pieces
- green sofrito paste
- Loisa Organic Sazón
- Soy Dominicano Oregano
- Luisas sofrito
- sazón
- adobo
- black pepper
- to taste salt
- Dominican oregano
- cumin
- paprika
- garlic paste
- fresh cilantro
- onions
- peppers
- olives
- tomatoes
- sugar
- water
- tomato paste
- bay leaf
Instructions
- 1Remove the fat from the chicken and clean it with lime and vinegar, squeezing lime juice over the chicken.
- 2Season the chicken with green sofrito paste, Luisas sofrito, Loisa Organic Sazón, Soy Dominicano Oregano, sazón, adobo, black pepper, salt to taste, Dominican oregano, a little cumin, a little paprika, garlic paste, fresh cilantro, onions, peppers, olives, and tomatoes.
- 3Marinate the seasoned chicken for a short time.
- 4Brown the sugar in a pot to develop color.
- 5Add the marinated chicken to the pot and brown it for about 20 minutes.
- 6Add enough water to cover the meat.
- 7Bring the mixture to a boil.
- 8Taste and add more salt if needed.
- 9Stir in the tomato paste until well mixed.
- 10Add a bay leaf.
- 11Cover and cook over medium to low heat for about 30 minutes.
- 12For the last two minutes, increase the heat to boil so the stew thickens.
- 13Serve hot.
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Brown the sugar first
Caramelize the sugar in the pot before adding the chicken to develop color.
Brief marination
Let the seasoned chicken sit briefly after seasoning to allow flavors to meld before browning.
Finish with a quick boil
Increase heat for the last two minutes uncovered to thicken the stew.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Pollo Guisado (Dominican Chicken Stew)?
- About 1 hour 5 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 50 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Pollo Guisado (Dominican Chicken Stew) recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Pollo Guisado (Dominican Chicken Stew) recipe come from?
- It was shared by _cookingwitd on tiktok.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.