Pollo Guisado with Yellow Rice

Name: Pollo Guisado with Yellow Rice
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Latin
Ingredients: 1.5 pound chicken thigh (boneless, skinless); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (large, chopped); 1 green bell pepper (chopped); 1 red bell pepper (chopped); 3 clove garlic (minced); 2 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained); 1.5 cup chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 0.5 cup green olives (pitted, halved); 1 cup white rice; 2 cup water; 0.25 teaspoon annatto or turmeric powder

Succulent chicken pieces stewed in a flavorful tomato and sofrito-based sauce with peppers and olives, served alongside fragrant yellow rice for an authentic Latin meal.

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 1 hr 15 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Latin
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $4.46/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1.5 pound chicken thigh (boneless, skinless)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (large, chopped)
1 green bell pepper (chopped)
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
3 clove garlic (minced)
2 tablespoon tomato paste
1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1.5 cup chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 cup green olives (pitted, halved)
1 cup white rice
2 cup water
0.25 teaspoon annatto or turmeric powder

Instructions

Season chicken thighs with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
In the same pot, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the yellow onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, dried oregano, and ground cumin. Bring to a simmer.
Return the chicken to the pot. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
Meanwhile, to prepare the yellow rice, combine 1 cup of white rice, 2 cups of water, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of annatto or turmeric powder in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
Once chicken is cooked, stir in the green olives. Taste and adjust seasoning with remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, if needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Serve the Pollo Guisado hot alongside the yellow rice.

Notes

For extra zest, a squeeze of fresh lime juice right before serving can brighten the flavors.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 595
Protein: 42.1 g
Carbohydrates: 54.3 g
Fat: 23.4 g
Fiber: 6.2 g
Sodium: 1280 mg
Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
Sugar: 7.3 g
Cholesterol: 154 mg