Chef Rosie Batista's Knorr® Pollo Guisado (Chicken Stew)
Stephanie Correa
Ingredients:
- 2.5 pounds chicken pieces
- 2 limes
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup alcaparrado
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1 cubanelle pepper
- 2 bouillon cubes
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 2-3 tablespoons, olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups water
Directions:
- Wash chicken pieces with water and lime juice. Then drain and set aside.
- Muddle garlic cloves, oregano and salt with mortar and pestle to create a paste, set aside.
- Add alcaparrado, onion slices, cubanelle pepper, garlic oregano paste, 2 Knorr chicken bouillon cubes and cilantro to chicken and massage/mix with your hands.
- Add olive oil and sugar to pan and add chicken pieces, browning on both sides.
- While chicken is browning, add tomato paste and 2 cups of water to the seasoning mixture bowl. Mix thoroughly.
- After chicken has browned on both sides, add the seasoning mixture.
- Cover for 20-25 minutes on low heat, then uncover for 10 minutes until stew has thickened.
- Add additional onions and peppers before serving, to taste.