The Seco de pollo is a traditional Latin American stew, full of flavors and aromas. With its base of golden chicken, tomato, garlic, onion, and bell pepper, this dish is slowly cooked until the flavors meld perfectly. Ideal to accompany with rice, potatoes, yuca, and a touch of fresh cilantro. A comforting delight that won't disappoint at the table.
To prepare the Seco de pollo, first wash, cut, and set aside the ingredients.
The chicken is fried in achiote oil and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté the vegetables, add the blended tomatoes, and cook for 30 minutes with the chicken.
Finally, add potatoes, yuca, and cilantro to serve with plantains, rice, and salad.
Seco de pollo
Ingredients
900 grams of Chicken pieces
220 grams of Potatoes
220 grams of Yuca
2 Garlic cloves
1 Red onion
1 Green bell pepper
3 tablespoons of Chopped cilantro
3 Tomatoes
6 tablespoons of Achiote oil
3 tablespoons of Salt
2 teaspoons of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : Start by washing, cutting, and setting aside the garlic, onion, and bell pepper.
Step 2 : Then, place the achiote oil in a pot along with the chicken and fry on both sides, removing the chicken from the pot once cooked and setting it aside.
Step 3 : In the same pot where the chicken pieces were cooked, add the garlic, onion, and bell pepper to sauté for 5 minutes.
Step 4 : Next, wash the tomatoes, blend them, and add to the sautéed mixture.
Step 5 : Add the chicken pieces back to the pot and cook on medium heat for 30 minutes with the lid on.
Step 6 : Meanwhile, wash, peel, cut, and cook the potatoes and yuca until tender.
Step 7 : After the 30 minutes of cooking the chicken, add the potatoes and yuca to the pot.
Step 8 : Add the chopped cilantro, cook for another 5 minutes, and serve with plantains, a portion of rice, and salad.
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