Pollo Guidado Recipe

Name: Pollo Guidado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 to 3 lb. chicken breast or other parts, skinned; 2 medium tomatoes, liquified in blender; 1/4 c. chopped green olives; 1/5 c. chopped pimientos; 1/3 c. chopped bell pepper; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 to 2 c. chicken broth; 1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, liquified in blender (for mild, use 1); 2 cloves garlic, mashed; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 6 ground peppercorns or 1 tsp. pepper; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 to 2 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

2 to 3 lb. chicken breast or other parts, skinned
2 medium tomatoes, liquified in blender
1/4 c. chopped green olives
1/5 c. chopped pimientos
1/3 c. chopped bell pepper
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 to 2 c. chicken broth
1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, liquified in blender (for mild, use 1)
2 cloves garlic, mashed
2 tsp. ground cumin
6 ground peppercorns or 1 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 to 2 tsp. salt

1
Heat olive oil in large skillet; place chicken, bone side down, in skillet.
2
Saute 5 minutes.
3
Add chopped vegetables and spices (not tomatoes and jalapenos).
4
Simmer 5 minutes, then add 1 cup of broth and salt.
5
Turn breasts over and cover for 15 minutes. Remove cover and bone the chicken, one breast at a time, and break into 3 or 4 large pieces.
6
Return to broth and vegetables.
7
Test for right amount of salt and spices; add more if needed.
8
Add the tomatoes, jalapenos and rest of broth; simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
9
The liquid should cook down a lot; the final consistency should be of chicken in a thick tomato sauce.
10
Serve with arroz and frijoles refritos with corn tortillas.

279

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Protein

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 to 3 lb. chicken breast or other parts, skinned, 2 medium tomatoes, liquified in blender, 1/4 c. chopped green olives, 1/5 c. chopped pimientos, and more.

Yes, Pollo Guidado falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Pollo Guidado

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