Jul 14 2026

2 Combo Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Pollo guisado, arroz y habichuelas, maduro, ensalada, and 3-Lata de soda 12oz. (Chicken stew, rice & beans, salad, sweet plantains, and 3-12OZ CAN SODA.)

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Ingredients

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Pollo Guisado (Chicken Stew)

Arroz y Habichuelas (Rice and Beans)

Ensalada (Salad)

Maduros (Sweet Plantains)

Method

Pollo Guisado (Chicken Stew)

  1. 1

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped bell pepper. Sauté until the onion is translucent.

  2. 2

    Brown the Chicken

    Add the chicken pieces to the pot and brown them on all sides.

  3. 3

    Add Remaining Ingredients

    Add the chopped tomato, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Simmer

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Arroz y Habichuelas (Rice and Beans)

  1. 5

    Sauté Onions and Garlic

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.

  2. 6

    Cook the Rice

    Add the long-grain white rice and stir for about 2 minutes. Then add the water, salt, and red kidney beans. Bring to a boil.

  3. 7

    Simmer

    Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Ensalada (Salad)

  1. 8

    Prepare the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, diced tomato, and sliced cucumber.

  2. 9

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, then season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss to combine.

Maduros (Sweet Plantains)

  1. 10

    Slice Plantains

    Peel the ripe plantains and slice them diagonally into 1-inch pieces.

  2. 11

    Fry the Plantains

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the plantain slices until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

  3. 12

    Drain and Serve

    Remove the fried plantains and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil before serving.

Soda

  1. 13

    Serve the Soda

    Chill the cans of soda in the refrigerator and serve cold with the meal.

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