Pollo Frita Recipe
Braised shredded chicken crisped with garlic, onions and fresh lime on fluffy Cuban bread with cheese and spicy relish
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Ingredients
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Chicken Preparation
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Sauté Onions and Garlic
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until onions are translucent.
- 2
Brown the Chicken
Add the chicken thighs to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides.
- 3
Simmer Chicken
Add lime juice and enough water to cover the chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken is tender.
- 4
- 5
Crisp the Chicken
Increase heat to medium-high and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the chicken is crispy.
Sandwich Assembly
- 6
Assemble Sandwich
Preheat a panini press or skillet. Cut Cuban bread in half and layer with Swiss cheese, crispy chicken, and spicy relish.
- 7
Grill Sandwich
Close the sandwich and grill it in the panini press or skillet until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- 8
Serve
Remove from heat, slice in half, and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.