Seco de Pollo Ecuatoriano

Name: Seco de Pollo Ecuatoriano
Prep time: PT20 minutes
Cook time: PT1 hour 15 minutes
Total time: PT1 hour 35 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Ecuador
Ingredients: 1.5 kg Whole chicken (cut into 8 pieces); 2 cups Cilantro (packed, fresh); 4 stalks Green onions (chopped); 1 medium Bell pepper (green) (chopped); 2 medium Tomatoes (chopped); 6 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Oregano; 1 tsp Achiote powder or paste; 1 cup Beer (lager or pilsner); 2 cups Chicken broth; to taste undefined Salt; to taste undefined Black pepper; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1 for juice Lime

A comforting and aromatic chicken stew, simmered in a flavorful broth of cilantro, beer, and spices, creating a tender and deeply satisfying dish.

준비 시간20 minutes

조리 시간1 hour 15 minutes

총 시간1 hour 35 minutes

1회 제공량6

난이도Medium

원본· Feb 8

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👨‍🍳 조리법

1
In a blender, combine cilantro, green onions, bell pepper, tomatoes, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, and achiote. Blend until you have a smooth paste. This is your 'refrito'.
2
Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken pieces until golden brown on all sides.
3
Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside. Pour off excess fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons.
4
Add the blended 'refrito' to the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes until fragrant and slightly darkened.
5
Pour in the beer and scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Let the beer simmer and reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
6
Return the seared chicken pieces to the pot. Add the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the chicken is very tender and cooked through.
7
Remove the lid and simmer for another 10-15 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken. Stir in fresh lime juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
8
Serve hot, typically with white rice, maduros (fried ripe plantains), and a simple salad.

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💡 전문가 팁

✓For a smoother sauce, strain the 'refrito' before adding it to the pot.
✓If the sauce is too thin, you can mash some of the cooked chicken or vegetables against the side of the pot to thicken it.
✓Using a good quality beer will enhance the flavor of the stew.

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Seco de Chivo (goat stew) is a very similar dish, often considered a classic in its own right.
Add a pinch of ground cloves or cinnamon for a different aromatic profile.