Pollo, Quimbobó Y Platano (Chicken, Okra And Plantain) Recipe

Name: Pollo, Quimbobó Y Platano (Chicken, Okra And Plantain)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, for sauteing; 3 chopped onions; 1 chopped green pepper; 1 chopped red bell pepper; 8 mashed garlic cloves; 1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 2 extremely ripe plantains (black peels, mushy inside); 3 chopped tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 8 chopped pimento-stuffed green olives; 1/4 cup raisins (optional); 2 teaspoons olive juice (liquid that olives are packed in); 1 cup chopped okra; 1 8 pieces of bone-in chicken breasts or 8 chicken legs, & thighs; 1 teaspoon salt, to taste; crushed red pepper flakes, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1 whole lemon, for seasoning; 1 pinch sugar (to cut the acidity)

Servings: persons

extra virgin olive oil, for sauteing
3 chopped onions
1 chopped green pepper
1 chopped red bell pepper
8 mashed garlic cloves
1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 extremely ripe plantains (black peels, mushy inside)
3 chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
8 ounces tomato sauce
8 chopped pimento-stuffed green olives
1/4 cup raisins (optional)
2 teaspoons olive juice (liquid that olives are packed in)
1 cup chopped okra
1 8 pieces of bone-in chicken breasts or 8 chicken legs, & thighs
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 whole lemon, for seasoning
1 pinch sugar (to cut the acidity)

1
Marinate chicken overnight with juice of one whole lemon, 4 mashed garlic cloves, cumin and a sprinkle of salt.
2
When ready to cook, pat dry.
3
In a large pot, add olive oil.
4
Brown chicken on all sides.
5
Remove chicken and put aside.
6
Add a little more oil to pot.
7
Saute onions and bell peppers till soft.
8
Add okra and stir-fry a few minutes.
9
Add rest of garlic and saute 30 seconds.
10
Add rest of ingredients and saute one minute.
11
Add water or chicken broth.
12
Turn heat up high till liquid boils.
13
Add chicken.
14
Lower heat.
15
Cover and simmer on very low for 1 hour.
16
Serve with white fluffy rice and salad of tomatoes and lettuce.

663

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

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.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: extra virgin olive oil, for sauteing, 3 chopped onions, 1 chopped green pepper, 1 chopped red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Pollo, Quimbobó Y Platano (Chicken, Okra And Plantain) 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, Quimbobó Y Platano (Chicken, Okra And Plantain)

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