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

Dominican Pollo Guisado with Rice, finished dish

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

  1. Season chicken with lime juice, oregano, salt and pepper.
  2. Brown chicken in oil in a Dutch oven; transfer to a plate.
  3. Cook onion and pepper until soft, then add garlic and tomato paste.
  4. Add broth and olives, return chicken, cover and simmer until tender and 165°F, 25 to 30 minutes.
  5. 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.

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