Best Cuban Sofrito Chicken Recipes

CUBAN SOFRITO CHICKEN

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I got something similar to this recipe years ago, and since then I have added my own touch. You can do a lot with this. I serve it over black beans and rice... oh and you can't forget the Cuban bread!

Provided by Dommynchristian

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 -6 boneless chicken breasts
12 ounces goya sofrito sauce
1 onion
olive
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 chopped garlic clove
3 tablespoons edmundo golden cooking wine

Steps:

Cut chicken in cubes.
Marinate chicken for at least an hour in sofrito, wine, garlic and seasonings.
(I try to marinate over night).
Over low-med heat cook chicken.
Add in olives and whatever else you may like.
Serve over black beans and rice (if you like).
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.8, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 47.5, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 15.5

MARGIE'S CUBAN SOFRITO (SAUCE)

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Authentic Cuban sofrito (sauce) to be added to Cuban dishes, stews and other things. This is where the different flavor of Cuban food comes from.

Provided by Stacie

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
2 bay leaves
2 tomatoes, chopped
¾ cup canned tomato sauce

Steps:

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until onion is translucent. Add the bell pepper, and saute until tender. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano and bay leaves. Continue cooking until the mixture looks like a yummy green paste with oil around it. Stir in the tomatoes, if using, and cook stirring until all of the liquid is released. Gradually stir in the tomato sauce simmer until the sauce looks really red. Taste, and adjust seasonings if desired. Remove bay leaves.
Now the sauce is done. You can add it to meat, rice, beans fish or potatoes. Thin the sauce down if necessary with water, wine, beer, or whatever is handy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 552.1 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

SOFRITO CHICKEN

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Chicken thighs are simmered with sofrito and other seasonings until they fall apart. Serve with some yellow rice and beans for a delicious Spanish-style meal.

Provided by My Hot Southern Mess

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 Roma tomatoes, quartered
1 green bell pepper, seeded and quartered
1 red bell pepper, seeded and quartered
1 Cubanelle pepper, seeded and quartered
1 small onion, peeled and quartered
1 bulb garlic, peeled
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, or more to taste
2 teaspoons adobo seasoning
2 teaspoons cumin
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

Combine tomatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, Cubanelle pepper, onion, garlic, and cilantro in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Set aside 1 cup of sofrito for the recipe and save the rest for another use.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken thighs with adobo and cumin. Add chicken to hot skillet and sear on each side until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Reduce heat to low and add chicken broth and 1 cup of sofrito. Cover and simmer until chicken thighs fall apart, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 107.8 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 294.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g