Pollo Pendejo (Foolproof Chicken) Recipe

Name: Pollo Pendejo (Foolproof Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning (not the sauce.); 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, trimmed of fat, rinsed and patted dry, and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 cup light beer; 8 ounces sliced mushrooms; cornstarch, optional as a thickener (maybe up to 1 T. or so)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon adobo seasoning (not the sauce.)
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, trimmed of fat, rinsed and patted dry, and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 cup light beer
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
cornstarch, optional as a thickener (maybe up to 1 T. or so)

1
Put the adobo and Worcestershire sauce in a large resealable bag. Add the chicken pieces and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
2
Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the onion and garlic. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring, until the onion is soft and starts to brown, about 5 minutes.
3
Remove the chicken from the marinade and reserve the leftover marinade. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until it browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Add the reserved marinating liquid, the beer and the mushrooms. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce is thick with the consistency of heavy cream, about 15 minutes or so.*You may need to add a bit of corn starch to thicken the sauce here* Remove from the heat and serve.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning (not the sauce.), 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, trimmed of fat, rinsed and patted dry, and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Pollo Pendejo (Foolproof 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 Pendejo (Foolproof Chicken)

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