Chicken Stew (Estofado de Pollo) is a traditional dish from criolla cuisine, made with chicken pieces and fresh vegetables cooked in a flavorful sauce. It is considered a festive lunch, very popular in Colombia and Peru. At our catering service, estofado de pollo becomes an authentic experience that connects you with tradition. If you’re searching for food near me or exploring restaurants near me, you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me along with the richness of a peruvian restaurant near me, all in one place.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (cut into pieces)
- 4 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 2 large carrots (sliced)
- ½ cup green peas
- 1 large white onion (chopped)
- 2 ripe tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt, pepper, and cumin to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Step-by-step preparation
- Make the sauce
- Heat oil in a large pot.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and tomato for 5 minutes.
- Add cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken
- Add chicken pieces and brown them well.
- Pour in chicken broth and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes.
- Add vegetables
- Add potatoes, carrots, and peas.
- Cook for 20 more minutes until tender.
- Serve
- Serve chicken stew hot in deep bowls.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Pair with white rice and fresh salad.
Chicken Stew (Estofado de Pollo) is more than just food—it’s tradition, abundance, and flavor in every spoonful. At our catering service, we prepare it with dedication so you can enjoy an authentic experience. So next time you’re searching for food near me or exploring different restaurants near me, remember that here you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me and the diversity of a peruvian restaurant near me. Let chicken stew win you over and taste the true flavor of criolla cuisine.
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