Pollo en Fricase con Stewed Chickpeas

Ingredientes

• para the Fricassé pollo:
• 2 lbs bone-in pollo thighs o drumsticks
• 4 ajo cloves, minced
• 1 mediano yellow cebolla, picado
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 bell pepper (red o green), picado
• 0.5 cup tomate sauce
• 0.25 cup Spanish olives (opcional, but delicious!)
• 2 bay leaves
• sal y pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp aceite de oliva
• 1 packet sazón o 1 tsp paprika + cumin mix
• 0.25 cup white cooking wine o pollo broth
• 0.5 cup water
• para the Stewed Chickpeas:
• 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained y rinsed
• 0.25 cebolla, finamente picado
• 0.25 cup tomate sauce
• 1 ajo clove, minced
• 1 tbsp aceite de oliva
• Pinch de cumin + oregano
• sal to taste
• 0.25 cup water

Instrucciones

1. 1Step 1: Marinate + Sear the pollo
2. 2Season pollo con sal, pepper, ajo, oregano, y sazón. Let sit para at least 10 minutes.
3. 3In a grande pot, calienta aceite de oliva over mediano-high. Add pollo y sear until browned on all sides (about 6–8 min). Remove y reserva.
4. 4Step 2: Build the Fricassé Base
5. 5In the same pot, add picado cebolla y bell pepper. saltea until soft.
6. 6Stir in tomate sauce, olives, bay leaves, y cooking wine. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
7. 7Return the pollo to the pot. Add water, cover, y cocina over medio-bajo para 30–35 minutes, o until pollo is tender y juicy.
8. 8Step 3: Stew the Chickpeas
9. 9While the pollo cooks, in a pequeño saucepan, calienta aceite de oliva y saltea cebolla y ajo until fragrant.
10. 10Add tomate sauce, chickpeas, cumin, oregano, y water. Simmer uncovered on low para 15–20 minutes until thick y flavorful.
11. 11Step 4: Bring It Together
12. 12Taste both dishes y adjust sal as needed. sirve pollo con its sauce, y spoon chickpeas on the side o on top. 🌟
13. 13opcional: sirve con white rice o sweet plátanos para the ultimate comfort plate. 🍚🍌