Chicken Fricassee

Kitchen, main dish

Kitchen, Main dish

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Hen fricassee is a delicious dish rooted in rural tradition. It is known throughout Latin America, but it is especially popular in Cuba. The preparation is not complicated, unless, as mentioned in a Van Van song, you happen to be cooking an old hen. In that case, be sure to apply plenty of pressure to ensure the meat becomes tender. Either way, you will find that this recipe has a spectacular flavor.

Ingredients:

1 kg of chicken (breast and thighs)
1 tablespoon of garlic paste
3 diced onions
½ red bell pepper
½ yellow bell pepper
½ green pepper
1 tablespoon of cumin
1 tablespoon of sweet smoked paprika
3 bay leaves
1 bomba pepper
½ cup of stuffed olives with pepper
1 cup of dry wine
1 cup of tomato sauce
2 cups of chicken or hen broth
3 tablespoons of annatto oil
2 potatoes sliced into rounds

Instructions:

Heat the oil in a pot to seal the meat. Once it's browned, remove the pieces of chicken. Let them cook for a few more minutes over medium heat.

Remove the seared chicken and set it aside. In the same pot, cook the diced onions. Add wine and make sure to scrape up all the flavorful bits stuck to the bottom, stirring well.

Add the diced peppers, then the bay leaf, paprika, and pepper. Stir well and add the dry wine. Let it cook over medium heat until the alcohol evaporates.

You can add tomato sauce or paste according to your preference. Place the pieces of meat you had set aside. Add the chicken broth until everything is covered and cover it. Let it cook on high heat until it begins to boil.

Reduce the heat to medium and let it cook for 30 minutes. After this time, add the potatoes and olives. Cover it again and let it cook for another 10 minutes.

Add finely chopped cilantro and pepper to taste. Cover it, reduce the heat to low, and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes. It's ready to enjoy.

Enjoy your meal!

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