Seco de Pollo from Ecuador
Seco de Pollo from Ecuador features tender chicken thighs braised in a bright, herbaceous cilantro sauce with tomato, red onion, and a splash of beer for gentle bitterness and depth. The result is rich yet fresh, perfect with rice or potatoes for a cozy family dinner or a special weekend meal. Each bite balances savory spices with aromatic cilantro and warm cumin.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Seco de Pollo from Ecuador, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 66 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the chicken thighs with garlic, black pepper, cumin, and oregano.
- 2
Heat oil in a deep saucepan over medium-high heat; cook the seasoned chicken until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Combine the beer, tomato, red onion, and cilantro in a blender; blend until the sauce is smooth. Pour the sauce over the chicken and lower the heat to low; simmer until the chicken is very tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Calories 389.3 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 23.1 g Good Source 46%
- Carbohydrate 4.2 g 2%
- Total Fat 28.11 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 7.19 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 137.71 mg High 46%
- Sodium 218.31 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 1.15 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 32.55 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.04 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 230.78 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 39.69 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 6.35 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Seco de Pollo from Ecuador is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beer, Black Pepper, Chicken Thigh, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 389.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Seco de Pollo from Ecuador made of?
- The main ingredients are Beer, Black Pepper, Chicken Thigh, Dried Oregano, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Seco de Pollo from Ecuador?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 389.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Seco de Pollo from Ecuador easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Seco de Pollo from Ecuador healthy?
- Seco de Pollo from Ecuador has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 389.3 calories and 23.1 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 218.31 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.19 g (36% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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