Pollo Guisado with Sweet Plantains

Ingredients

• For the Pollo Guisado:
• 6 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs 🍗
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 cup sofrito (blend of onions, peppers, garlic, cilantro)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 0.5 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 cup diced tomatoes 🍅
• 1 ½ cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 small potatoes, diced 🥔
• 1 carrot, sliced 🥕
• 0.5 cup green olives (optional)
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
• For the Sweet Plantains:
• 2 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced diagonally 🍌
• 1 tbsp butter or oil
• 0.5 tsp cinnamon (optional)
• 1 tsp brown sugar (for extra caramelization)

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Sear the Chicken
2. 2Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and cumin.
3. 3Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
4. 4Brown the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
5. 52️⃣ Build the Flavor Base
6. 6In the same pot, add sofrito, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until fragrant.
7. 7Stir in paprika, oregano, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Mix well.
8. 83️⃣ Simmer to Perfection
9. 9Return the chicken to the pot. Add potatoes, carrots, and olives (if using).
10. 10Cover and simmer over low heat for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11. 114️⃣ Caramelize the Sweet Plantains
12. 12While the chicken simmers, heat butter or oil in a pan over medium heat.
13. 13Add sliced plantains and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon for extra flavor.
14. 145️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
15. 15Plate the pollo guisado with a side of sweet plantains and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with white rice for the ultimate meal!