Cuban Chicken
Cuban Chicken offers a vibrant blend of flavors with tender chicken cooked in a savory tomato sauce, accented by garlic, green pepper, and aromatic spices. Raisins and olives add a sweet and salty touch, making it a hearty dish perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. It pairs well with rice or plantains.
Ingredients
- 1 (3 to 3 1/2 lb.) fryer chicken, cut up ⓘ
- 2 Tbsp. salad oil ⓘ
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped ⓘ
- 1 large onion, chopped ⓘ
- 1 large green pepper, chopped ⓘ
- 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce or chopped tomatoes ⓘ
- 4 small, thin skinned potatoes, in 1-inch chunks ⓘ
- 3/4 tsp. dry oregano ⓘ
- 3/4 tsp. dry cumin
- 3/4 c. dry white wine ⓘ
- 1/2 c. raisins ⓘ
- 1/2 c. pitted black olives ⓘ
- 1 c. frozen peas ⓘ
Instructions
- Simmer the chicken in oil for 15 minutes, then remove from pan.
- Add garlic, chopped onion, and chopped green pepper to the pan and cook for 4 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce or chopped tomatoes, potatoes, spices, white wine, raisins, and olives to the pan.
- Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for about 35 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in frozen peas and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until peas are done.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
766
kcal
38% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).