Pollo En Salsa Criolla (chicken In Creole Sauce) Recipe
Make Pollo En Salsa Criolla (chicken In Creole Sauce) Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Begin by dicing the onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves and chop the tomatoes into cubes. Set aside all chopped ingredients.
- 2
Season the Chicken
Rub the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, cumin, and the juice of half a lime. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Cooking
- 3
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then, add the diced onions, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
Add the marinated chicken breasts to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side until the chicken is browned.
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Broth
Once the chicken is browned, add the chopped tomatoes and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and let it cook for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 6
Finish with Cilantro
After the chicken is cooked, stir in the chopped cilantro and the juice of the remaining half lime. Allow it to cook for another 2 minutes.
