Description
Pollo Guisado is a heartwarming Latin chicken stew that envelops your senses with its aromatic spices and flavors. This dish features tender boneless chicken thighs simmered in a rich sauce made from fresh vegetables and herbs, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Served over fluffy rice or with warm tortillas, Pollo Guisado is not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings loved ones together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Prep your ingredients: chop the onions, bell peppers, and mince the garlic.
- 2. In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onions and bell peppers until softened.
- 3. Add the minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4. Brown the chicken thighs in the pot until golden on all sides.
- 5. Pour in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, soy sauce, lime juice, cumin, oregano, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- 6. Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- 7. Serve hot over rice or with tortillas; garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Latin
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken overnight. - Swap in your favorite veggies like zucchini or carrots for added nutrition. - To make it spicy, incorporate jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes.