Pollo Guisado with Garlic Rice

Ingredients

• For the Pollo Guisado:
• 4 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs 🍗
• 0.5 tsp salt 🧂
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder 🧄
• 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• 0.5 onion, diced 🧅
• 0.5 green bell pepper, diced 🌶️
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp tomato paste 🍅
• 1 cup tomato sauce 🍅
• 0.5 cup chicken broth 🍲
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp oregano 🌿
• 0.5 tsp sazón (with annatto) ✨
• 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 🌶️
• 0.5 cup potatoes, diced 🥔
• 0.5 cup carrots, diced 🥕
• 1 bay leaf 🍃
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
• For the Garlic Rice:
• 1 cup long-grain white rice 🍚
• 2 cups water or chicken broth 💦
• 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 0.5 tsp salt 🧂

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Prepare the Pollo Guisado
2. 2Season the Chicken – Pat the chicken dry and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. 🍗✨
3. 3Sear the Chicken – Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside. 🔥
4. 42️⃣ Build the Stew
5. 5Sauté the Aromatics – In the same pot, add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until fragrant. 🧄🌿
6. 6Create the Sauce – Stir in tomato paste, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and spices. Mix well. 🍅✨
7. 7Simmer the Chicken – Return the chicken to the pot, add potatoes, carrots, and the bay leaf. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. 🍲🔥
8. 83️⃣ Cook the Garlic Rice
9. 9Toast the Garlic – In a saucepan, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until golden. 🧄🔥
10. 10Cook the Rice – Add the rice and stir to coat with garlic oil. Pour in water or broth, season with salt, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 15-18 minutes. 🍚✨
11. 114️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
12. 12Plate the Dish – Serve the Pollo Guisado over garlic rice, garnishing with fresh cilantro. Enjoy this comforting and flavorful meal! 🍽️🌿