Puerto Rican Chicken Fricassee

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Puerto Rican Chicken Fricassee, a non-vegetarian dish that captures the essence of Caribbean cuisine. This comforting recipe features tender chicken drumsticks simmered with vibrant vegetables and spices, making it a perfect companion for white rice, tostones, or a fresh salad. With no specified allergies, it’s a versatile choice for family meals.

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Overview

This authentic Puerto Rican Chicken Fricassee is a flavorful and comforting dish that can be prepared on the stove or in a slow cooker. It's a perfect blend of spices and vegetables, making it a delightful meal when served with white rice, tostones, and a fresh salad. For enhanced flavor, prepare it the night before and let it marinate overnight.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

None specified

Cuisine

Puerto Rican

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 360 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Pound (lb) chicken drumsticks
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) adobo seasoning
• 0.5 0.18 Ounce (oz) packet Sazón seasoning
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 5 Large red potatoes, peeled
• 1 Large red bell pepper, minced
• 1 Large green bell pepper, minced
• 1 Large onion, minced
• 1 Bunch fresh cilantro, torn
• 0.5 Cups dry red wine
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) olive oil
• 5 Cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) ground cumin
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) dried oregano
• 2 Whole bay leaves

Steps

1. Wash and pat dry the chicken drumsticks. Place them in a large bowl and season with adobo seasoning, Sazón seasoning, and salt. Transfer the seasoned chicken to a slow cooker and cover with the peeled potatoes.
2. In a blender, combine the minced red and green bell peppers, minced onion, torn cilantro, red wine, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, and dried oregano. Blend until the mixture is puréed.
3. Pour the puréed mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker. Add the bay leaves on top.
4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the chicken easily falls off the bone.
5. Serve hot with white rice, tostones, and a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Enjoy this delicious and aromatic Puerto Rican dish that brings the flavors of the Caribbean to your table!