Guatemala - Pollo Guisado (Spaniah Stewed Chicken)

Pollo Guisado (Spaniah Stewed Chicken)

INGREDIENTS:

1 whole chicken cut into pieces, (could be small or larger) leave bone-in
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
1 teaspoons of sugar
3 tablespoons of sazon seasoning
1 large chicken bouillon cube, crumbled
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
1 teaspoon of ground cumin
1 teaspoon of chili powder
2 lemons cut in half
2 green bell peppers
1 small red onion chopped into fine strips or rings
1/2 teaspoon of mashed garlic
4 plum tomatoes cut into quarters
1 Large carrots,
2 medium potatoes
pitted olives
Water, to cover chicken
Kosher salt
DIRECTIONS:

1.In a bowl mix the chicken, oregano, onion, squeeze int he juice of the lemon, celery, tomatoes, olives and vegetables a pinch of salt and garlic. Marinate for 30 minutes.

2. In a pot heat up the oil, Put in the bouillon and sazon seasoning then cook until the sugar gets to a lightly brown color.

3. Add the chicken by itself and cook until meat is light brown, make sure to flip as needed.

4. Add enough water until it covers the chicken, then heat until water gets to a boil.

5. Add the remaining ingredients, cover and and simmer until all the ingredients are tender, adjust water if necessary until a sauce is formed.

6. Serve with white rice along with the sauce of the chicken, and red beans.

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