Tonight's dinner
Dominican Pollo Guisado with Rice
Braised chicken with peppers, tomato and oregano makes a comforting saucy main for rice.
- 50 min
- Serves 4
- Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sliced green olives
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Steps
- Season chicken with lime juice, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Brown chicken in oil in a Dutch oven; transfer to a plate.
- Cook onion and pepper until soft, then add garlic and tomato paste.
- Add broth and olives, return chicken, cover and simmer until tender and 165°F, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning, finish with cilantro and serve with rice.
Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.