Pollo Guisado
Simple, saucy, and seriously soul-warming, this pollo guisado recipe is a one-pot wonder that brings the flavours of Latin America straight to your kitchen - no plane ticket required!
Ingredients
Method
2) In a blender combine the tomatoes, chipotle sauce, garlic, cumin, pepper, salt and water and blend for a few seconds.
3) Add the vegetable oil and onion to a saucepan and cook for 3 minutes or until the onion turns golden.
4) Add the chipotle mixture and the chicken to the saucepan with the onion and cook over a medium heat, 15 minutes.
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore we cannot make any representation as to the results.
This pollo guisado recipe is a chicken dinner winner that rules the roost!
This hearty chicken guisado recipe, beloved across the Caribbean and especially popular in Puerto Rican kitchens, is comfort food at its finest. Tender chicken thighs are simmered low and slow with sweet diced onions, chopped garlic, and juicy tomatoes, then spiced up with smoky chipotle sauce, earthy cumin, and plenty of black pepper for a stew that’s bursting with home-cooked scrumminess.
Whether you serve it over fluffy arroz blanco (white rice), with a side of tasty tostones, or spooned into a bowl with warm crusty bread, this sensational Puerto Rican chicken stew is guaranteed to make your tastebuds dance.
The best part? Our chicken guisado recipe is fabulously fuss-free - just let your pot bubble away and fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma. It’s the perfect recipe for weeknight family dinners, lazy Sundays, or anytime you’re craving a hug in a bowl. And by the way, ‘guisado’ refers to a dish that is stewed, braised, or cooked slowly in a sauce.
If you want to add your own twist on this pollo guisado recipe, chuck in some bell peppers or olives for extra colour and a briny bite, or toss in potatoes for a heartier stew. However you make it, this perfect Puerto Rican chicken stew is an all-time classic that never goes out of style.
As chicken stews go, this pollo guisado recipe will have everyone flocking to the table - but if you’re hungry for more global comfort, why not try a Spanish chicken and chorizo paella, a traditional Moroccan lamb tagine, or a classic French coq au vin.
