Here’s a Fricase de Pollo (Cuban Chicken Fricassee) recipe, a delicious and flavorful dish that’s a staple in Cuban cuisine. It’s a comforting, hearty chicken stew, cooked with a savory tomato-based sauce and a blend of spices that make it truly irresistible.
Fricase de Pollo (Cuban Chicken Fricassee)
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (or drumsticks)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (green or red)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 ½ cups crushed tomatoes (or tomato sauce)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup dry white wine (optional, but recommended)
- 1 tbsp green olives, pitted and chopped
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1 medium potato, peeled and cut into chunks (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (optional, for garnish)