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Puerto Rican Chicken Recipes With Sofrito

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Mama's Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) Ambitious Kitchen
Mama's Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) Ambitious Kitchen from www.ambitiouskitchen.com

Description

Puerto Rican cuisine is known for its bold flavors and unique spices. One of the most popular ingredients used in Puerto Rican cooking is sofrito, a mixture of onions, peppers, garlic, and herbs. In this article, we will explore three delicious Puerto Rican chicken recipes that all feature sofrito as a key ingredient.

Prep Time

Preparation time for each recipe is approximately 15-20 minutes.

Cook Time

Cooking time for each recipe is approximately 30-45 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 cup sofrito
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup green olives
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup capers
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp sugar

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon

Method

Recipe 1: Puerto Rican Chicken Stew

  1. Season chicken with cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  5. Add sofrito to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Add chicken broth, olives, raisins, capers, white vinegar, tomato paste, and sugar to the skillet and stir to combine.
  7. Add chicken back to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
  8. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  9. Serve hot with rice or crusty bread.

Recipe 2: Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice

  1. Season chicken with cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  5. Add sofrito to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Add uncooked white rice to the skillet and stir to coat with sofrito.
  7. Add chicken broth to the skillet and stir to combine.
  8. Add chicken back to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
  9. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until rice and chicken are cooked through.
  10. Serve hot with a side of black beans.

Recipe 3: Puerto Rican Chicken Tacos

  1. Season chicken with cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  5. Add sofrito to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Add tomato sauce to the skillet and stir to combine.
  7. Add chicken back to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
  8. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  9. Assemble tacos with chicken, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese.
  10. Serve hot with a side of rice and beans.

Notes

Sofrito can be found in the Hispanic section of most grocery stores, but you can also make your own by blending together onions, peppers, garlic, and herbs.

Nutrition Info

Each serving of these recipes contains approximately 400-500 calories, 20-25 grams of fat, 30-40 grams of carbohydrates, and 25-30 grams of protein.

Recipe Tips

To save time, you can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts. Also, feel free to adjust the spices and seasonings to your liking. These recipes can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.

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