Mexican🥩 Meat

Pollo Guisado

Name: Pollo Guisado
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2½ lb chicken breast or thighs; 5 tbsp all-purpose flour; to taste salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp onion powder; 4 tsp chili powder; 1 green bell pepper; 1 onion; 4 Roma tomatoes; 3 minced garlic cloves; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1½ tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp poultry herb mix; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; oil

⏱ 40 min

Tender chicken simmered in a rich, flavorful, and savory gravy-style sauce. This comforting and delicious dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.

High-protein

Adapted from a video by Cooking Con Claudia

This POLLO GUISADO Recipe Is Pure Comfort Food and it’s Quick and Easy!

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Ingredients

chicken breast or thighs2½ lb
all-purpose flour5 tbsp
saltapproximately 3 tspto taste
black pepper1 tsp
onion powder1 tsp
chili powder3 tsp for chicken, 1 tsp for sauce4 tsp
green bell pepper1
onion1
Roma tomatoes4
minced garlic cloves3

Steps

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1
Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes and season with chili powder, salt, black pepper, and onion powder, making sure the chicken is evenly coated.
2
Sprinkle 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour over the seasoned chicken to help thicken the sauce.
3
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat, adding enough to cover the bottom. Arrange chicken in a single layer, working in batches if necessary.
4
After about 1 minute, flip the chicken over and brown the other side as well.
5
Remove the browned chicken and repeat the browning process with the remaining chicken.
6
Reduce heat to medium, add a bit more oil, then add bell pepper and onion, sautéing for a couple of minutes.
7
Add minced garlic and Roma tomatoes, sautéing for about 1 minute.
8
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour over the vegetables and mix well, cooking for about 1 minute.
9
Add chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, and poultry herb mix, stirring to combine.
10
Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring to dissolve the flour and allow the sauce to thicken.
11
Add the tomato paste and mix well. Add bay leaves and bring the mixture to a simmer. Taste for salt and adjust as needed.
12
Add the browned chicken back to the pan and mix well. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
13
Check that the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has become a beautiful gravy. Serve with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes, rice, or beans.
14
Taste the finished pollo guisado and enjoy this quick and delicious comforting meal.

Pollo Guisado

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