Pollo Encebollada (Onion Chicken) Recipe

Name: Pollo Encebollada (Onion Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2 to 3 pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 teaspoons butter; 4 small onions, sliced into rings, divided; 1/4 cup cooking wine (optional); 1 cube chicken bouillon with saffron; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup crema Salvadorena (Salvadoran-style sour cream)

Servings: persons

1 (2 to 3 pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons butter
4 small onions, sliced into rings, divided
1/4 cup cooking wine (optional)
1 cube chicken bouillon with saffron
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 sprig fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 cup crema Salvadorena (Salvadoran-style sour cream)

1
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2
Melt butter in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken pieces, in batches if necessary, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Add 1/2 of the onion rings, wine, chicken bouillon, cinnamon, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves. Cook over low heat until chicken is tender, about 20 minutes.
3
Stir remaining onion rings into the skillet. Cook until softened slightly, about 3 minutes. Transfer chicken to a serving platter.
4
Stir crema Salvadorena into the onion mixture in the skillet until well blended. Spoon over chicken.

130

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2 to 3 pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces, salt and ground black pepper to taste, 2 teaspoons butter, 4 small onions, sliced into rings, divided, and more.

Yes, Pollo Encebollada (Onion Chicken) 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.

Pollo Encebollada (Onion Chicken)

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