POLLO BORRACHO (CUBAN)

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Here is a Cuban version of Drunken Chicken featuring white wine and rum. This is from Mary Urrutia Randelman's "Memories of a Cuban Kitchen".

Provided by Acerast

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 -5 lbs whole chickens, cut into 8 serving pieces
salt
pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup olive oil, Spanish
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, thickly sliced
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup light rum
3/4 cup large green Spanish olives, unpitted

Steps:

  • Wash the chicken pieces, pat dry with paper towels, and season with salt, pepper and oregano.
  • In an oven-proof skillet large enough to hold the chicken pieces without crowding, heat the olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
  • Brown the chicken pieces on both sides.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  • Reduce the heat to low, add the garlic and onions, and cook, stirring, until tender, 6-8 minutes, adding more oil if necessary.
  • Add the bay leaf, wine, rum and olives and stir to incorporate.
  • Return the chicken to the pan, cover, and cook over low heat until tender, about 45 to 60 minutes OR, if you prefer, place the covered skillet in a 350F oven for 45 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf and serve.
  • Delicious with white or yellow rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1244.7, Fat 89.4, SaturatedFat 23, Cholesterol 331.4, Sodium 704.4, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2, Protein 78.6

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