Season 11 - Dinner / S11D05
Pollo en Fricase with Roasted Vegetables
Story
Don Luis still remembers the day his abuela taught him how to make *Pollo en Fricase*—a dish so comforting it feels like a hug on a rainy afternoon. That day, the rain tapped gently against the tin roof while the rich scent of onions, garlic, and wine simmered in the kitchen. He was only ten, but she handed him the wooden spoon and said, *“Cocinar es como amar… se hace con tiempo y cariño.”* ❤️⏳ Now, decades later, Don Luis shares that same dish with the little ones—this time with a twist: roasted vegetables for a colorful, balanced plate. While the chicken simmers low and slow, the rainbow of carrots, bell peppers, and potatoes crisps up in the oven. The kitchen smells like stories passed through generations—and with each bite, a memory is made. 🌈🍽️ Time + Details
Ingredients
- For the Fricase de Pollo:
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 cup tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth for kids)
- 0.25 cup green olives (pitted)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Optional: 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- For the Roasted Vegetables:
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 small potatoes, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch of thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- 1Sear the Chicken:
- 2In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano. Sear on both sides until golden brown. Remove and set aside. 🔥
- 3Build the Flavor:
- 4In the same pot, add onions and cook until soft (about 5 min). Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add tomato sauce, bay leaf, paprika (if using), and wine or broth. Bring to a simmer. 🍷🍅🧄
- 5Simmer the Chicken:
- 6Return the chicken to the pot. Add olives. Cover and cook on low for 45 minutes until tender and flavorful. Stir occasionally. 🍗👃
- 7Roast the Veggies:
- 8While the chicken simmers, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss carrots, peppers, and potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes or until golden and crispy. 🔥🥕🫑🥔
- 9Serve with Love:
- 10Plate the chicken and spoon over the rich fricase sauce. Serve alongside the colorful roasted vegetables. 🌈🍽️
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