Asopao De Pollo Recipe

Name: Asopao De Pollo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups cilantro, coarsely chopped; ½ cup green bell pepper, chopped; ½ cup onion, chopped; ¼ cup water; 3 garlic cloves; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon hot sauce; ½ teaspoon achiote paste (annatto paste); 3 lbs chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb russet potato; 2 cups water; 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer (not dark); 1 cup long grain rice; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; hot sauce

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups cilantro, coarsely chopped
½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup onion, chopped
¼ cup water
3 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon hot sauce
½ teaspoon achiote paste (annatto paste)
3 lbs chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb russet potato
2 cups water
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer (not dark)
1 cup long grain rice
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
hot sauce

1
Puree first 9 ingredients in a food processor until smooth to make the sofrito.
2
Toss chicken with sofrito in a bowl, then marinate, covered and chilled for at least 1 hour.
3
Remove chicken from sofrito, shaking off excess.
4
Reserve sofrito.
5
Heat oil in a heavy 4-6 quart pot over moderate heat until hot but not smoking.
6
Brown chicken in batches without crowding, starting with skin sides down and turning once until golden, about 5 minutes per batch.
7
Transfer to a plate.
8
Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
9
Pour off all but 2 Tbsp fat from pot.
10
Add reserved sofrito to pot and cook over moderate heat, scraping up browned bits, about 2 minutes.
11
Add water, beer, potatoes, and rice.
12
Simmer, covered 5 minutes.
13
Add chicken along with any accumulated juices and simmer, covered until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender, 20-25 minutes.
14
Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
15
Stir in cilantro.
16
Season with salt and hot sauce to taste.

1039

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

118

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¼ cups cilantro, coarsely chopped, ½ cup green bell pepper, chopped, ½ cup onion, chopped, ¼ cup water, and more.

Yes, Asopao De Pollo falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asopao De Pollo

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions