Chicken

Pollo En Salsa

Name: Pollo En Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Unknown
Ingredients: 4 Chicken Thighs; 1 tsp Oregano; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Pepper; 1 1/2 tsp Achiote Paste; 4 Cloves Crushed Garlic; 1 medium Onion; 1 large Tomato; 1/2 Red Pepper; 2 cups Chicken Stock

Pollo En Salsa is a classic dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Chicken Thighs, Oregano, Cumin, Pepper, Achiote Paste, Garlic, Onion, Tomato, Red Pepper and Chicken Stock, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Aegean Chicken Salad.

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Ingredients

Chicken Thighs4
Oregano1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Pepper1 tsp
Achiote Paste1 1/2 tsp
Garlic4 Cloves Crushed
Onion1 medium
Tomato1 large
Red Pepper1/2
Chicken Stock2 cups

Step-by-Step Instructions

8 steps

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Step 1

Chopped pepper, onion and tomato and set aside.

Step 2⏱️ 8 minutes

Turn on Instant Pot in sauteed setting for 8 minutes.

Step 3⏱️ 4 minutes

Add a little bit of olive oil and add, onion, garlic, tomato, bell pepper, cumin, oregano salt and pepper and sauteed for 4 minutes.

Step 4

Step 5⏱️ 2 minutes

Add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes on each side often, mixing often.

Step 6⏱️ 20 minutes

Add the chicken stock , cover and set the pressure cooker on high for 20 minutes.

Step 7

When done release the pressure and if need it, add a little bit more salt.

Step 8✨ Serve

I like to serve it with some of the juice over rice and beans.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Pollo En Salsa carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, chicken thighs can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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