CUBAN CHICKEN STEW (GUISADO DE POLLO)

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Found on the net & posted in response to a request. Substitute rice for potatoes, if desired. After making this for the first time myself, I made some minor changes in the steps to improve the recipe.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Stew

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons spanish paprika
3 lbs chicken, disjointed
1/4 cup olive oil
3 onions, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup white wine
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 can French style green bean
1/2 cup sliced green olives
1/2 cup sliced pimiento

Steps:

  • Mix the garlic, salt, pepper and paprika to a paste.
  • Rub into the chickens thoroughly, inside and out.
  • If possible, season the chickens the day before they are to be used.
  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan or casserole.
  • Add the onions and saute for 5 - 15 minutes, stirring frequently; remove & set aside.
  • Add the chicken pieces & brown well on all sides; remove & set aside.
  • Pour the wine into the pot & deglaze, using a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom.
  • Return the onions & chicken pieces to the saucepan along with the bay leaf.
  • Cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour.
  • Add small additional amounts of water if needed.
  • Add the potatoes and stir gently.
  • Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes
  • Correct seasoning.
  • Add the beans, olives, and pimentos and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
  • The flavour will be greatly improved if the stew is prepared early in the day and reheated before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.9, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 103.5, Sodium 966.5, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.3, Protein 29.3

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