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Authentic Cuban Fricase De Pollo (chicken Stew)

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1 hr 30 min

Posted on Nov 10, 2025

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Authentic Cuban Fricase de Pollo (Chicken Stew)

Ingredients

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3 chicken thighs, bone in

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3 chicken drumsticks

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3 garlic cloves, grated

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1 Juice of lime

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1 Juice of sour orange

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1 tsp oregano

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1 tsp cumin

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2 tsp salt

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½ tsp black pepper

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For the Stew

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2 tbsp olive oil

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1 medium yellow onion, diced

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1 green bell pepper, diced

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4 garlic cloves, minced

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16 oz can of tomato sauce

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1 tsp oregano

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1 tsp cumin

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2 bay leaves

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¾ cup dry white cooking wine

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1 - 2 cups chicken stock or water

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¼ cup pimiento filled olives

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2 small russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1 inch chunks

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½ cup peas

Directions

1

Marinate chicken with grated garlic, lime juice, sour orange juice, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

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Sear the marinated chicken in a large pot until it develops some color and set aside.

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For the Stew

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In the same pot, sauté the diced onion and bell pepper until softened.

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Add minced garlic and mix until fragrant.

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Pour in the tomato sauce and deglaze with cooking wine.

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Season with oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper to taste.

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Add chicken stock or water to cover the chicken and simmer for about 15-20 minutes.

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Add potato chunks and simmer for another 15 minutes until potatoes are fork tender.

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Garnish with pimiento filled olives, peas, and cilantro.

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