Puerto Rico Chicken Stew - (Asopao de Pollo) Recipe - compiled and edited by Luis Martínez
Ingredients (6 servings)
A.
[ ] 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
[ ] 1 serving light adobo seasoning (such as Goya®)
[ ] 2-1/2 teaspoon salt
[ ] 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
[ ] 3 tablespoons olive oil
B.
[ ] 2 tablespoons tomato paste or sauce
[ ] 1 red bell pepper, diced
[ ] 1 (15. -ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
[ ] 1 cups Sofrito
[ ] 1 medium onion, diced
[ ] 4 cups water
C.
[ ] 1 cup frozen or canned petite peas, thawed
[ ] 1 cup sliced pimento-stuffed green olives
D.
[ ] 1-1/2 cups rice
[ ] 1 teaspoon salt
[ ] 3 cups water
[ ] 1 spoon vegetable oil
Preparation
1. Season chicken thighs with (ingredients in A) pepper and adobo seasoning.
2. Use the oil to pan fry the chicken until browned, 4 to 5 minutes on each side, to seal in their flavor.
3. In a pot add the chicken and ingredients in B, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is no longer pink inside, about 20 minutes.
4. Stir in (ingredients in C) peas and olives and cook for another 5 minutes.
5. In other pot add the ingredients in D. Stir a little just in one opportunity.
6. Put the pot over high heat. It will begin to boil, perfect, do nothing.
7. After a few minutes (no more than 5), the water is going to dry completely. When you see this happen, more precisely, when you see that is about to stop throwing water bubbles on the surface of rice, lower the heat to low and cover the pot.
8. Allow elapse 15 minutes, uncover and test the grain. Should be ready. If not (remember that some kitchens are less potent), recapped for another 5 minutes. If the grain is already, turns off and remove from the burner, it is critically important if your kitchen is electric, heat could spoil the fun.
9. Minutes before serving, heat if necessary, then add half the cooked rice, move it (if you want or think is necessary, you can add more rice).
Note: Rice is added immediately before serving to avoid the asopao (chicken stew) to drying out.