Drunken Chicken-Guatemala(Pollo En Pulque) Recipe

Name: Drunken Chicken-Guatemala(Pollo En Pulque)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 chicken breasts, with skin; 1 small onion; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 cup of dark beer; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 large tomato, diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced; 1/2 tsp. allspice, crushed; 1 small stick of cinnamon; salt; 6 red potatoes, cut in quarters; long grain or minute rice, optional

Servings: persons

8 chicken breasts, with skin
1 small onion
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup of dark beer
1 cup chicken broth
1 large tomato, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 tsp. allspice, crushed
1 small stick of cinnamon
salt
6 red potatoes, cut in quarters
long grain or minute rice, optional

1
Preheat oven to 375 F. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2
Add onions and garlic, saut for 3-5 minutes until tender.
3
Pour the onion/garlic mix into a large casserole dish. and place chicken on top of the mix.
4
Mix the beer, chicken broth, tomato, jalapeno, allspice, cinnamon stick and salt in a bowl, stir until blended.
5
Pour mixture over chicken and bake for 30 minutes in a covered dish.
6
Add potatoes and bake 30 more minutes.
7
Uncover and bake for 15 minutes or until it starts to brown on top.
8
Remove cinnamon stick after baking.
9
Serve with rice if desired.

666

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 chicken breasts, with skin, 1 small onion, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 cup of dark beer, and more.

Yes, Drunken Chicken-Guatemala(Pollo En Pulque) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Drunken Chicken-Guatemala(Pollo En Pulque)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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